<p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Job Summary: Case Management Extenders role is to support varies functions of Case Management that can be performed by a nonlicensed care team member. They are able to assist the patient and follow the patients individualized plan of care with the guidance of a professional case manager.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provides administrative support to Case Management teams as needed to support workflow process and outcomes to include: answer multiple and designated telephone lines, prioritize and route calls, demonstrates effective and interpersonal communication skills, and utilizes computer skills at an intermediate level.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with Case Manager / Social Worker to provide post-acute referral for discharge needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains and expands awareness of post-acute care settings such as Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Care Agencies, Infusion Services, Acute Rehab and Long Term Acute Care Facilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates patient transport when requested as well as medication assistance programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with payor communications to care team and records these into the patient's medical record.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with front office duties as needed. Enters referral notes, status of bed offers, and other details as necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Independently and proactively initiates the follow-up with post-acute referral setting to ensure a timely discharge.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides patient notices and patient choice timely and with explanation to patient and families based on mandated guidelines set forth by Medicare conditions of participation.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs all other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Degrees:</p> <p>High School/Ged</p> <p>Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.</p> <p>If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.</p>