Case Management Assistant- PT- Abington

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington Township, PA

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About The Position

Works under the direction of the Manager of Case Management and Case Manager RN to provide assistance with the utilization review process, including communicating clinical information/reviews to third party payers to ensure certification/approval of inpatient and post-hospital services. Assists with the coordination of post hospital care and service arrangements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
• High School Diploma – required
• Two years of experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Computer literate, strong knowledge of medical terminology required

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Negotiates with payers to obtain authorization for appropriate level of care and length of stay.
• Responsible for meeting insurer timeframes regarding review of clinical information.
• Provides prompt feedback regarding denials and other payer determinations to the Case Manager RN and Physician Advisor.
• Obtain payer authorization and coordinate identified homecare, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), transportation, infusion services and post-acute services for all identified patients.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED