What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Management Asst position at Lifepoint Rehabilitation?
Facility Name: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart
Setting: ARU
FTE: Full Time
City/State: Eugene, OR
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
- Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
- Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
- 6 paid holidays for full time employees
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
What you will do in this role:
- Provides assistance to the case management staff, including but not limited to, creating and sending referral packets, organizing admission and discharge patient records, making phone calls, obtaining signatures, or any other assistance needed determined by the CM team
- Assists the case management team by making necessary arrangements for post-discharge follow up care
- Functions as the point of contact and liaison for the hospital Case Management Department staff regarding clinical insurance review completion and/or issues
- Monitors, follow-up, documents, and tracks payer responses/requests of completed clinical reviews, including approvals, appeals, and denials, and communicates these to the appropriate personnel
- Monitors and tracks the total hospital certified days of the patient for payers (commercial, managed care, and Medicaid) and communicates missing certifications to the Lead CM/DQ and Case Manager
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- College degree in healthcare related field preferred
- LPN or social work degree preferred but not required
- Minimum of 1 year hospital or post-acute healthcare experience with preference in case management or clinical department.
- Proficient with WORD and EXCEL software, keyboard typing, and general office equipment.
Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.
