Central Intake & Case Management Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Cottingham Management - MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $25.00 - $32.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnySummary of Position The primary purpose of the Central Intake & Case Management Coordinator position is to facilitate the intake, referral, and admission process for assigned skilled nursing facilities while serving as a liaison between referral sources, hospitals, managed care organizations, residents, families, and facility teams.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Referral Management Functions  Receive, review, and process referrals.  Monitor referral activity for assigned facilities.  Maintain referral tracking systems and databases.  Ensure timely response to referral opportunities.  Intake Coordination Functions  Coordinate all aspects of intake from referral through admission.  Review clinical, financial, and insurance information.  Verify referral documentation requirements.  Support timely admission decisions.  Clinical and Placement Review Functions  Review referrals for appropriate level of care.  Collaborate with facility clinical teams regarding admission suitability.  Support continuity of care throughout transitions.  Case Management Support Functions  Support transition-of-care initiatives.  Communicate with families and responsible parties.  Support readmission reduction initiatives.  Census Development Functions  Assist facilities in achieving census goals.  Monitor admission activity and conversion rates.  Managed Care and Insurance Coordination Functions  Verify payer source information.  Coordinate authorization requirements and approvals.  Customer Service and Relationship Management Functions  Provide exceptional customer service.  Maintain positive relationships with hospitals and community partners.  Communication and Collaboration Functions  Collaborate with admissions, clinical, business office and operations personnel.  Promote teamwork and collaboration.  Reporting and Analytics Functions  Maintain referral tracking reports and admission metrics.  Monitor referral conversion rates and outcomes.  Compliance and Regulatory Functions  Ensure compliance with federal, state and company policies.  Comply with HIPAA requirements.  Resident Rights  Protect resident confidentiality and privacy.  Respect resident rights, dignity and personal choice.  QualificationsQualifications Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.  Healthcare admissions, case management, discharge planning or long-term care experience preferred.  Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care processes.  Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.    Key Competencies Intake Coordination  Relationship Management  Customer Service  Communication  Case Management Support  Admissions Coordination