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Rochester Regional Health
Care Facilitator- St. Lawrence Region
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What they do
A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
$52,867 / year median in New York
+20% projected growth
Job Description
JOB ID:
REQ_241133Description Job Title:
Care Facilitator Department:
Case Management Location:
Covering forMassena Hospital, Canton-Potsdam Hospital and Gouverneur Hospital Hours Per Week :
Per Diem Schedule:
8-hour days, primarily weekend coverageSUMMARY:
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 necessity, and support reimbursement. Monitors resource utilization through continued stay reviews, manages length of stay, and coordinates with Physician Advisors for complex cases. Serves as a liaison between hospital and payors, ensuring accurate communication of clinical information, supporting appeals, and optimizing benefit use. Collaborates with care teams to resolve barriers to care, participates in daily huddles, and uses data to identify opportunities for process improvement.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma from an accredited nursing school program or Associate's Degree 3 years acute hospital care experience Licensed in New York State as a Registered NursePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Case Management or Utilization Management experience Bachelor's DegreePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
M- Medium Work
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
BLS- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA) RN
- Registered Nurse
- New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE
$70,000.00- $95,000.