What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager Discharge Specialist, Searcy, PRN position at Unity Health?
1. Education: High School diploma or GED required. College level courses in a medical records related field preferred, but medical records experience may be substituted. One year of management experience preferred
2. Training and Experience: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multitask. Must possess computer skills necessary to maintain and analyze information and to integrate and interpret data of high complexity.
3. Job Knowledge: Must have knowledge and ability to perform the essential functions of the Case Management positions. Must be able to work independently and with a team. Must be able to complete job assignments, efficiently and accurately, within set time periods without supervision. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain relationships with patients, physicians, supporting departments, etc.
4. Safety Sensitive: NO
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
DESCRIPTION:
The Discharge Specialist will support the Case Management Department by coordinating the activities of the clinical and/or non-clinical areas, as well as facilitating communication among members of the Case Management team. Must utilize considerable initiative and judgment while performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized but frequent independent decisions are required. Must be able to adequately prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines.
Physical Effort: Must be able to lift, carry and push 50 pounds with or without assistance. Must be able to reach above head and below knees. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
Mental Effort: Must be able to hear, see, speak, read and write with or without accommodations. Must remain mentally alert at all times. Must be able to work well under pressure.
2. Training and Experience: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multitask. Must possess computer skills necessary to maintain and analyze information and to integrate and interpret data of high complexity.
3. Job Knowledge: Must have knowledge and ability to perform the essential functions of the Case Management positions. Must be able to work independently and with a team. Must be able to complete job assignments, efficiently and accurately, within set time periods without supervision. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain relationships with patients, physicians, supporting departments, etc.
4. Safety Sensitive: NO
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
DESCRIPTION:
The Discharge Specialist will support the Case Management Department by coordinating the activities of the clinical and/or non-clinical areas, as well as facilitating communication among members of the Case Management team. Must utilize considerable initiative and judgment while performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized but frequent independent decisions are required. Must be able to adequately prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines.
Physical Effort: Must be able to lift, carry and push 50 pounds with or without assistance. Must be able to reach above head and below knees. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
Mental Effort: Must be able to hear, see, speak, read and write with or without accommodations. Must remain mentally alert at all times. Must be able to work well under pressure.
