Case Management Coordinator

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/RX plan

Vision & dental plan

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Case Manager Coordinator to support the case management department. Location at Saddle Brook, NJ, with full-time schedule Monday to Friday 7AM-3PM, and compensation ranging from $22.50 to $32.00 per hour based on experience.

The role includes maintaining discharge calendars, coordinating team conferences, and handling routine clerical duties to ensure smooth patient care operations in a busy inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in typing and computer skills; office equipment experience required.
• Minimum of one year administrative/secretarial experience in a medical setting required.
• Associates Degree preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Supports the functions of the case management department by maintaining tools to enhance operations such as the discharge calendar and team conference schedules.
• Greets patients, families, vendors and other parties in person and by telephone; provides basic information regarding hospital services and department functions.
• Communicates with hospital personnel and prepares information for team conferences, daily huddles, family training sessions and care partner meetings.
• Communicates and obtains authorization for precertification/recertification as delegated by the case managers.

Skills

Office skills

Administrative/secretarial experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Hospital Name: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Case Manager Coordinator
Location:300 Market Street, Saddle Brook NJ 07663
Schedule: Full-time / Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM
Compensation: $22.50 - $32.00 (based on years of experience)

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We Support Your Career Growth And Personal Well-being

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Supports the functions of the case management department by maintaining tools to enhance operations such as the discharge calendar and team conference schedules.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments by managing daily workload and additional assignments as given. Performs routine clerical duties in an efficient and timely manner, e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing. Performs coverage for other departments in the hospital as requested and within the scope of job functions.
• Greets patients, families, vendors and other parties both in person and by telephone. Provides basic information regarding hospital services, department functions and general referral information.
• Communicates with appropriate hospital personnel and prepares needed information for team conferences, daily huddles, family training sessions, care partner meetings, and other related meetings as requested.
• Communicates and obtains authorization of services for precertification/recertification purposes as delegates by the case managers. Communicates insurance and benefit issues to the case managers.
• Ensures that adequate supplies and equipment are available in the department. Maintains and organizes department resources.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and coordinates the necessary transportation.
• Performs follow-up calls as applicable.
• Prepares and faxes the necessary information to discharge services, including sub-acute facilities, home health, outpatient, follow-up physicians, and DME, under the direction of the case manager.
• Utilizes appropriate computer systems for billing, case management documentation, census, reports, etc.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure positive fiscal management outcomes for patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in office skills, including typing and computer skills, and in the use of office equipment required.
• Minimum of one year of administrative/secretarial experience in a medical setting required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within a case management department and/or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred