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Post-Acute Patient Access Specialist 

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About the Organization ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit health and well-being organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities in 28 states. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has more than 45,000 employees, 11 hospitals, 2,100+ physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,000+ healthcare providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, a health plan, and senior care services.

ProMedica`s senior care division operates 330+ assisted living facilities, skilled nursing centers, memory care communities and hospice, palliative and home health care agencies. Services are provided in 26 states and the majority now operate under the ProMedica brand and Arden Courts. Over the next few months, the rest of our entities under the Heartland and ManorCare names will rebrand to ProMedica.

Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address and lead in social determinants of health, champion healthy aging and cultivate innovative solutions. For more information about ProMedica senior care services, please visit www.promedicaseniorcare.org.  
Specific Job Detail

Salary- $40,000-$60,000

 

Sign-on Bonus None Specified 

Description

ProMedica Senior Care provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.

The Post-Acute Patient Access Specialist is Responsible for managing referrals from key hospitals and other care settings (sites to be determined as part of the divisional market strategy) and ensuring a smooth transition of care for patients discharging from a care setting to our centers. Additionally, the Post -Acute Patient Access Specialist (PAPAS) will develop strong relationships with the key referral hospital personnel and identify new opportunities for partnering and growth. The goal is to grow year over year inquiries converted to admissions.

Responsibilities:

  • Processes inquiries received either electronically or via fax, at a minimum rate of 5-15 inquiries per day, with an average response time rate of 15 minutes or less.
  • Evaluates the inquiry, makes the decision and communicates information to facilitate the patient’s smooth transition to center.
  • Obtains accurate information from physicians, patient and/or responsible party, and referral source regarding the expected discharge plan and communicates this information to the center team.
  • Effectively uses referral management systems and other tools to manage referrals.
  • Focuses on converting inquiries to admissions.
  • Manages a case load and updates electronic records with final disposition and reason lost and denied.
  • Addresses and seeks to work collaboratively with center to resolve customer service issues with family and referral sources.

 

Additionally, this job will require a willingness to work evenings and weekends in order to provide coverage for the Central Intake Offices 24/7 operation.

In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.

 
Educational Requirements Bachelor degree preferred; Sales and medical training, required.  
Position Requirements

Two years of experience with sales and marketing knowledge, required; Strong medical assessment skills; Prior experience with an insurance company, private case management company, or HMO, preferred. Familiarity with long term care and/or subacute care, useful. Strong oral and written communications skills.

 
Location 691 - ProMedica Total Rehab - Lakewood, CO  

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