Post Acute Navigator Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives. Overview The Post Acute Navigator is responsible for arranging home health, home medical equipment, home infusion, skilled nursing facility placement, long term acute care, hospice, and out-patient rehab services.. The Post Acute Navigator receivest client information from multiple referral services (i.e. Hospitals, Physician offices, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Wound Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, etc). Responsible for the timely completion and tracking of referrals. Document referral information in Electronic Medical Recors and communicate to referral source. Responsibilities Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions Referral Screening

• Review ordered services and Face to Face encounter for appropriateness and priority.
• Gather and review presence of qualifiying criteria for services ordered
• Review payor considerations related to provider selection to include MVP search
• Review geographical location of services to be provided.
• Review for existing or patient’s preferred provider Coordination of Referral
• Compile clinical information using PixCert and Electronic Medial Record
• Perform double check of complete referral
• Direct referral to designated referral source within WellStar Post Acute Care or alternate provider as appropriate
• Communicates with providers, facilities via fax/telephone/EMR to determine acceptances and arrangements of services
• Continue communication with difficult placement as appropriate
• Communicate with Care Coordination and Wellstar Homecare to expedite discharge
• Complete electronic documentation in medical record regarding coordination of services, complete other documentation and data entry as appropriate. Customer Service
• Maintain seamless transition for patients from inpatient acute and MD offices to outpatient post acute services
• Maintain positive professional liaison relationship with members of the inpatient acute, MD office and outpatient post acute teams
• Attend and participate in discharge planning meetings to expedite timely and appropriate discharges Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications Required Minimum Education High school diploma Required or equivalent from accredited program Required Required Minimum Experience Minimum 3 years experience in health care or preferably Post Acute Service Area, i.e., Homecare, Hospice,IRU, Nursing Home, LTAC, or Physicians office. Required Required Minimum Skills Professional, independent and self directed. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Excellent communicate skills, both verbal and written. Possess knowledge of community resources and managed care contracts for post acute care. Computer proficiency a must. Exceptional customer service and phone communication skills. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Additional Licenses and Certifications Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.