Case Finder

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hospital - Loma Linda, CA 92354Salary Range: $38.50 - $40.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareJob Summary Case Finder utilizes clinical expertise, discretion, and independent judgment in assessing, providing, coordinating and monitoring healthcare services for all assigned patients. Ensures medical appropriateness criteria (medical necessity) met for level of care provided in the acute and subacute units and documented from admission through discharge including readmissions. Coordinates and participates in patient discharge teaching as appropriate. The Case Finder acts as a liaison between the patient, family members, interdisciplinary team and community to assure that services provided meet the patient’s needs are initiated and met in accordance with their plan of care and treatment. Acts as a community liaison with hospital staff, insurance companies, other payors, physicians, and other providers to inform of services offered. Participates and communicates with billing department in obtaining authorization for admissions, services provided, and outpatient services. Coordinates and participates with Marketing on any vendo...