Manager, Post-Acute Access

Sarasota Memorial Health Care SystemSarasota, FL
Onsite

About The Position

This leader has accountability and oversight, and supervises the daily activities supporting the post-acute admissions team by establishing a collaborative rapport with key stakeholders. This leader is responsible for managing referrals to SMH post-acute services to ensure a smooth transition of care for patients discharging from a care setting to SMH post-acute services. This role is responsible for all elements of access including compliance with all registration, scheduling, regulatory requirements. The Post-Acute Access Manager supports the strategic goals of the post-acute division through timely reporting and analysis of key performance indicators.

Requirements

  • Require a Bachelor's degree in related field; Master's preferred.
  • Require a minimum of seven (7) years of clinical practice in a hospital or post-acute setting or relevant work experience in lieu of clinical practice (e.g., registration, billing, insurance processing, auditing) with at least two (2) years within a lead or supervisory role.
  • Require the following certifications, which may be obtained within one (1) year of hire: Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) certification form the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM).
  • Require the following certifications, which may be obtained within one (1) year of hire: Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM), and Admissions Liaison (UDS).

Nice To Haves

  • Prefer a minimum of five (5) years of experience with Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, managed care, post-acute guidelines, and patient placement in a post-acute setting.
  • Prefer knowledge of PPS payment/reimbursement systems.
  • Prefer ability to collect, document, and analyze data.
  • Prefer experience in computer skills including spreadsheets, database, word processing, and other common applications.
  • Prefer demonstrated leadership skills and understanding of group processes, teamwork, and cost center-based management.
  • Prefer demonstrated knowledge of International Classification of Diseases Ninth Revision (ICD-10) coding and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding.
  • Prefer demonstrated thorough knowledge of Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) and Local Coverage Determination (LCD) protocols for medical necessity/ Advanced Beneficiary Notice.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises the daily activities supporting the post-acute admissions team.
  • Establishes a collaborative rapport with key stakeholders.
  • Manages referrals to SMH post-acute services to ensure a smooth transition of care for patients discharging from a care setting to SMH post-acute services.
  • Responsible for all elements of access including compliance with all registration, scheduling, regulatory requirements.
  • Supports the strategic goals of the post-acute division through timely reporting and analysis of key performance indicators.

Benefits

  • Total Rewards Package
  • Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
  • Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Free Parking
  • On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
  • Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
  • Direct Deposit
  • Free Wellness Screening
  • Free confidential counseling services
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Recognition Programs
  • Referral Programs
  • Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
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