Case Management Assistant

Ascension•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for expediting patient discharges by ensuring external providers have all necessary documentation. The Case Management Assistant acts as a liaison between the Case Management team, Admissions, and Payers, translating complex status updates into actionable items. They facilitate the documentation process with payers, record interactions, and keep Utilization Management Nurses informed. Additionally, this role involves obtaining authorizations for ancillary services and managing denial reporting to ensure patients receive necessary resources and the hospital's work is accurately recognized.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Experience working in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

Expedite discharges by ensuring external providers have all necessary documentation.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Case Management team, Admissions, and Payers.
Facilitate the documentation process with payers, meticulously recording interactions and keeping Utilization Management Nurses looped in.
Obtain authorizations for ancillary services.
Manage denial reporting.