What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Management/HMS Assistant position at Encompass Health?

Case Management / HIMS Assistant Career Opportunity

Recognized for your desire to be a Case Management / HIMS Assistant

Are you in pursuit of a career that aligns with your personal values and offers room for professional growth? Join us as a Case Management / HIMS Assistant, a pivotal role dedicated to streamlining workflow, facilitating communications, and enhancing the efficiency of our Case Management / HIMS department. Engage with local community resources and contribute to a commitment to care that resonates with the needs and values of our patients. This opportunity brings your work closer to both home and heart, allowing you to play a vital part in the orchestration of Case Management operations.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to :

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families
Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Case Management / HIMS Assistant you always wanted to be

Gathers, takes action on, and maintains Case Management and HIMS documentation such as referrals, admissions, orders, and schedules.

Retrieves and organizes daily admission paperwork.

Copies and files all Case Management and HIMS documentation.

Faxes and / or scans all recertification updates.

Assists with Orthotics and Prosthetics ordering / authorization / delivery.

Faxes referrals to SNF, Home Health, Outpatient, DME and other referrals as necessary.

Copies education materials and assembles WITH notebooks.

Completes pre- and post-discharge activities to ensure patients, families, and clinicians are aware and prepared.

Updates discharge calendar.

Schedules family conference and family training.

Completes Post Discharge follow up communications to patients.

Assembles, sorts, and collates a variety of medical records and information in patient records.

Sorts in appropriate sequence and in accordance with established procedures.

Places assembled chart in appropriate folder.

Creates and marks additional volumes as needed

Separates multiple admissions with dividers.

Files and retrieves medical records.

Files loose material in the appropriate medical record.

Locates records for review by ancillary department, committees, surveys, etc.

Examines patient medical records for completeness ensures all required information is included.

Notes any deficiencies and refers to appropriate are for follow-up.

Answers telephone and takes requests for medical records or information.

Notifies physicians for any H&P’s not completed within 24-hrs of admission.

Follows-up on report until completed by physician.

Pulls and logs records to be sent to outside storage facility on as needed basis.

Prints transcription from computerized system and verifies accuracy of print job.

Routes originals and copies of dictation to proper areas.

Picks-up and delivers patient medical records.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Strong typing skills with speed and accuracy.

Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred).

Experience with insurance / payor systems (preferred).

Good visual acuity and communication skills.

Flexibility to work weekdays / weekends, evenings, or night shifts if necessary.

Availability during religious / legal holidays as scheduled

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!

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