Care Management and Utilization Management Assistant

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

17d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing administrative support to Care Management and Utilization Review departments. Functions as a communication link for the team and assists with coordinating discharge activity for hospitalized patients. Coordinates the payor contact process to assure required and requested information is provided. Utilizes a variety of professional skills such as computer/word processing and database entry/reporting. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Supports and demonstrates family centered care principles when interacting with patients and their families, coworkers, customers, and outside vendors.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of post high school administrative/secretarial training program, including word processing required
3 years of health care experience required

Nice To Haves

One to two years of payer relations preferred
Knowledge of database functions preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Providing administrative support to Care Management and Utilization Review departments
Functions as a communication link for the team
Assists with coordinating discharge activity for hospitalized patients
Coordinates the payor contact process to assure required and requested information is provided
Utilizes a variety of professional skills such as computer/word processing and database entry/reporting
Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate
Supports and demonstrates family centered care principles when interacting with patients and their families, coworkers, customers, and outside vendors