Carle Foundation Hospital Peoria , IL 61601
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Case Assistant works under the direction of the Clinical Transition Specialist (RN Case Manager) and/or Social Worker to establish appropriate discharge plans for patients such as but not limited to making referrals, identifying transportation needs and making arrangements, and completing authorization requests for medications or placement. Responsible for supporting federal and state regulatory compliance through the distribution and documentation for the Important message for Medicare, the MOON and observation notices. Responsible for supporting readmission strategies through identification of patients needing a new primary care provider, and/or making appropriate post-acute follow up plans with primary care and specialty physician practices. Has a strong customer service focus as will interact with patients, families, and providers. Conveys a positive image of Carle and provides information to patients to fully utilize and benefit from Carle services both on the telephone and face-to-face and to ensure that needs of patients are met.
Carle Foundation Hospital