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City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri

Categories: Case Coordination

Shift: Days

Job Status: Full-Time

Req ID: 91988

Pay Range: $15.00 – $22.33 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Case Management Team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. BJH is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

Schedule:

+ Monday thru Friday

+ Approximately 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

+ No Weekends or Major Holidays

Overview

**_Barnes-Jewish Hospital_** at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The CM Services reports through the division of Patient Care Services lead by the Chief Nursing Executive, Vice President of Patient Care Services. The CM Service is comprised of three departments: Case Management, Utilization Management, and Social Work. Through the Triad Model of Care Delivery, the objectives of the CM Services are for all patients to have access to healthcare through the BJH continuum and appropriate, safe discharge plans. The SW department is open 24 hours/day while the CM department is open 20 hours/day. Both departments provide coverage throughout the hospital including the Emergency Department, Outpatient Clinics, Registration sites, and Health Information Management. The Service employs registered nurses, social workers, a license practical nurse, a customer service representative, and administrative assistants.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

A Case Management (CM) Assistant functions under the direction of CM services clinical personnel, assisting with activities not requiring clinical expertise. CM Assistants possess excellent communication, organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

+ Supports Case Managers and Social Workers as assigned to secure post-acute providers of care for patient post-discharge needs by collecting, entering, and sending referrals, then monitoring for follow-up responses until referral process is complete.

+ Supports CM to provide the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services communications and forms to patients in a safe, timely, and effective manner, and facilitates appropriate follow up to enhance the quality of the services to patients.

+ Facilitates multiple care aspects under the direction of the care coordinator for discharge planning such as: assist with referrals and/or appointments to Physicians and/or clinics or coordinates transportation from hospital upon discharge as needed.

+ .Performs a variety of routine clerical activities in support of the Case Management department.

Minimum Requirements

Education

+ High School Diploma or GED

Experience

+ No Experience

Supervisor Experience

+ No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

+ Associate's Degree

Experience

+ <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

+ BSW

+ Licensed Practical Nurse

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

+ Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

+ Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

+ 401(k) plan with BJC match

+ Tuition Assistance available on first day

+ BJC Institute for Learning and Development

+ Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

+ Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/Benefits)

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer