Job Description
Overview
Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is to ensure quality care to help our clients live their best life, we encourage you to apply today!
Responsibilities
* Receives/responds to incoming calls from referral sources/potential clients and exchanges information to identify the clients' needs and consults with the Director of Clinical Management to determine the Company's ability to meet them.
* Completes all viable referrals by setting up and carrying out pre-screening assessments, completion of pre-screening reports, and preparation of case proposals and other related pre-admission paperwork (i.e., obtains authorization for payment, coordinates availability of an appropriate treatment team).
* Oversees, directs, and supervises field staff assigned in assisting with the pre-screening process.
* Accesses state/company account information, including the account names and terms of contracts or other past payer agreements, as appropriate.
* Consults with third-party representatives regarding client benefit coverage, client financial responsibility, company service authorization, and specific reimbursement procedures. Presents the company’s services, interprets potential reimbursement options, and negotiates reimbursement levels with third-party payers.
* Contacts referral sources to advise them of case acceptance and provides information on the clinical team responsible for the client's case.
* Develops/maintains a working knowledge of all services/resources provided by the Company and services available within the community. Assists in identifying alternative community service sources when company solutions are not appropriate or available.
* Maintains relationships with standard referral sources and payer case managers. Contacts identified referral sources and seeks referrals as appropriate. Records the outcome of calls and keeps the SAR informed.
* Monitors/tracks referral sources' satisfaction levels, tracks/reports on conversion ratios, and provides summary reports to management at requested intervals.
* Implements/maintains, with the up-line management, operational processes to ensure compliance with Company policies, requirements, and regulatory mandates.
* Adheres to and participates in the Company’s mandatory HIPAA privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs.
* Participates in quarterly growth planning meetings/activities including discussions around staffing and recruitment needs.
* Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a human services field or nursing field.
* Valid driver's license.
* Must have two years of experience with case management or related discipline.
* Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
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