3 Days Left: Patient Care Coordinator
Company: ScionHealth
Location: Morris Plains
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Description At ScionHealth,we empower our caregivers to do what
they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every
patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the
challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and
question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our
values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and
teammates. Job Summary - Coordinates and facilitates the care of
the patient population through effective collaboration and
communication with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT)
team members - Follows patients throughout the continuum of care
and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and
compliance with external review agencies - Provides ongoing support
and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan
implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs -
Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to
promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the
integration of functions of case management, utilization review and
management, and discharge planning Essential Functions Care
Coordination - Coordinates clinical and/or psycho-social activities
with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians - Monitors all areas
of patients' stay for effective care coordination and efficient
care facilitation - Remains current from a knowledge base
perspective regarding reimbursement modalities, community
resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues that
affect patients and providers of care - Appropriately refers high
risk patients who would benefit from additional support - Serves as
a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship to
maximize the patient's and family's ability to make informed
decisions - Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide
age appropriate care to the patient population served -
Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or
conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource
utilization, provide family education and identified post hospital
needs Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and
execution of the plan of care, and achievement of goals -
Coordinates with interdisciplinary care team, physicians, patients,
families, post-acute providers, payors, and others in the planning
of the patients' care throughout the care continuum
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations - Knowledge of government
and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards and
reimbursement - Knowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance
processes and contracts - Knowledge of accreditation standards and
compliance requirements - Ability to demonstrate critical thinking,
appropriate prioritization and time management skills - Basic
computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office,
word-processing and spreadsheet software - Excellent interpersonal,
verbal and written skills in order to communicate effectively and
to obtain cooperation/collaboration from hospital leadership, as
well as physicians, payors and other external customers -
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting
with patients, their families and other staff members - Approximate
percent of time required to travel, 0% - Must read, write and speak
fluent English - Must have good and regular attendance - Performs
other related duties as assigned Salary Range: $35.22 - $50.30/Hour
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for
benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision,
401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications Education - Graduate of an accredited program
required for RN. BSN preferred; or MSW/BSW with licensure as
required by state regulations Licenses/Certification - Healthcare
professional licensure required as Registered Nurse, or Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if
required by state regulations - Certification in Case Management a
plus Experience - Two years of experience in a healthcare setting
preferred - Prefer prior experience in case management, utilization
review, or discharge planning
Keywords: ScionHealth, Mount Vernon , 3 Days Left: Patient Care Coordinator, Healthcare , Morris Plains, New York
