Case Management Assistant (PRN)

Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital • Overland Park, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Management Assistant is responsible for providing accurate and timely administrative and technical support to the case management teams, helping ensure a positive patient experience and effective coordination of care and utilization review processes. Responsible for assisting in the discharge planning and utilization review process for all patients. Responsible for accurately entering patient data and documentation into records systems while interacting with doctors, nurses, insurance agencies, and patients to bring all aspects of a patient’s care together and to match identified patient needs to the professionals who can meet them. This includes coordinating all discharge planning requests with Case Management, verifying insurances and obtaining authorizations as necessary, working with internal staff to determine preparedness for outside appointments and discharge.

Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience in rehabilitation or closely related field.
• 2-3 years of direct patient care or health education in an inpatient, skilled nursing, home health or related setting required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames.

Nice To Haves

• Data entry and experience in pre-authorization.
• Experience coordinating benefits and reviewing alternatives with patients and families.
• Experience in healthcare setting working directly with interdisciplinary team/patients/families in a clinical team setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the discharge planning and utilization review process for all patients.
• Accurately entering patient data and documentation into records systems.
• Interacting with doctors, nurses, insurance agencies, and patients to bring all aspects of a patient’s care together and to match identified patient needs to the professionals who can meet them.
• Coordinating all discharge planning requests with Case Management.
• Verifying insurances and obtaining authorizations as necessary.
• Working with internal staff to determine preparedness for outside appointments and discharge.

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Medical coverage plans
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Disability plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed