Care Facilitator- Gouverneur Hospital

Job description

Job Title: Care Facilitator Department: Case Management Location: Gouverneur Hospital Hours Per Week: 40 scheduled weekly hours Schedule: 8-hour day shifts from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday SUMMARY: Comprehensively plans with the health care team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum. Identifies and works to eliminate/minimize system variation and service delivery barriers that prevent achievement of optimal patient outcomes in the expected time frame and with most efficient utilization of resources. Carries out activities related to utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination and referral to other levels of care. Performs as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and champions service excellence. Facilitates assignment of level of care, considers payer requirements and responds accordingly to avoid adverse financial consequence to patient and hospital. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts clinical reviews using Interqual criteria to determine appropriate patient level of care, document medical...