Case Mgt Coord Inpatient PRN

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex scheduling

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Case Management Coordinator Inpatient PRN. You will support nurse case managers and social workers, coordinate care transitions, and assist with post-discharge planning and Medicaid/insurance applications.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, coordination across Home Health, Hospice, and SNFs, and ensuring timely follow-up and documentation. CPR/BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months in patient care/public health or related roles.
• CPR/BLS certification current and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate post discharge care and follow-up appointments.
• Assist with Medicaid, JPS Connections, and Health Insurance Exchange applications.
• Provide patient education and support during care transitions.
• Schedule appointments and manage referrals for post- discharge providers.
• Support care management goals and health literacy initiatives.

Skills

Case management experience

Bilingual in Spanish/Vietnamese/Arabic

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Associate's Degree or higher in Business, Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Summary

The Case Management Coordinator Inpatient PRN conveys the purpose and services of the care management programs to the user population. This job provides basic health information, collects data and performs clerical duties that support both the Nurse Case Manager and Social Worker. The Case Management Coordinator Inpatient PRN also works with the health care team in support of care management goals, care transitions and health literacy to optimize patient care.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Screens referred patients for additional services provided by the Inpatient Case Management Department.
• Supports patients in accessing health related services, including but not limited to, obtaining and ensuring appropriate use of post discharge services and facilities, and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and social services.
• Establishes trusting relationships with patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement.
• Uses electronic resources and registries in collecting, reporting, gathering and documenting data for the case management process.
• Conducts provider searches for hard to place patients; contacts insurance companies to identify in-network providers, when required.
• Schedules post discharge patient appointments; follow-up on referrals until a post discharge provider has accepted the patient.
• Assists department staff in the care transitions and discharge planning process; coordinates communication and referrals to post discharge providers including, but not limited to Home Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Acute Care facilities, and Assisted Living facilities.
• Assists with coordinating the applications for Medicaid, JPS Connections, Health Insurance Exchange and other types of assistance.
• Serves as a point of contact by phone and in person for patients receiving case management and social work services and others for follow-up activities.
• Performs face-to-face contacts with the patient hospital, or emergency department as needed.
• Schedules post discharge follow up and general well visit appointments, determines appropriate care management services, and performs intake screening and general care coordination activities.
• Performs a range of non-clinical case management functions including but not limited to outreach, social support, resource linages, interpretation/translation, transportation coordination and medication co pay assistance coordination.
• Performs non-clinical case management functions related to utilization review services. Assists with the insurance certification process to ensure payors receive the required clinical information in order to certify payment for hospital visits.
• Identifies patients with limited literacy levels and assists with completing complex health forms, locating and linking providers and services.
• Provides patients with appropriate materials to supplement basic health education and encourages patients to be active and engaged in their health and wellness.
• Conducts transitional care visits with Nurse Case Manager and/or Social Worker to prepare the patient for a successful transition back into the community with discharge access to primary care.
• Identifies need for advance directive assistance and reports finding to Inpatient Case Manager.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements including the delivery of the Care Management System Important Message from Medicaid and Patient Choice.
• May act as preceptor for newly hired Case Management Coordinators, assist with quality improvement activities, and participate in special case management projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 6 months of experience in a patient care or public health setting or
• 6 months of experience as a Medical Assistant or
• 6 months of experience in healthcare, hospital, hospice, home health or skilled nursing facility
• Current JPS recognized CPR/BLS Certification and must be maintained throughout employment. May be obtained subsequent to hire.

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers ,or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title:

Case Mgt Coord Inpatient PRN

Requisition Number:

46565

Employment Type:

PRN

Division:

CLINICAL INTEGRATION

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Patient Care Support

Hours Worked:

Varies

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Various/Rotating Shift

Job Description

Job Summary

The Case Management Coordinator Inpatient PRN conveys the purpose and services of the care management programs to the user population. This job provides basic health information, collects data and performs clerical duties that support both the Nurse Case Manager and Social Worker. The Case Management Coordinator Inpatient PRN also works with the health care team in support of care management goals, care transitions and health literacy to optimize patient care.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Screens referred patients for additional services provided by the Inpatient Case Management Department.
• Supports patients in accessing health related services, including but not limited to, obtaining and ensuring appropriate use of post discharge services and facilities, and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and social services.
• Establishes trusting relationships with patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement.
• Uses electronic resources and registries in collecting, reporting, gathering and documenting data for the case management process.
• Conducts provider searches for hard to place patients; contacts insurance companies to identify in-network providers, when required.
• Schedules post discharge patient appointments; follow-up on referrals until a post discharge provider has accepted the patient.
• Assists department staff in the care transitions and discharge planning process; coordinates communication and referrals to post discharge providers including, but not limited to Home Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Acute Care facilities, and Assisted Living facilities.
• Assists with coordinating the applications for Medicaid, JPS Connections, Health Insurance Exchange and other types of assistance.
• Serves as a point of contact by phone and in person for patients receiving case management and social work services and others for follow-up activities.
• Performs face-to-face contacts with the patient hospital, or emergency department as needed.
• Schedules post discharge follow up and general well visit appointments, determines appropriate care management services, and performs intake screening and general care coordination activities.
• Performs a range of non-clinical case management functions including but not limited to outreach, social support, resource linages, interpretation/translation, transportation coordination and medication co pay assistance coordination.
• Performs non-clinical case management functions related to utilization review services. Assists with the insurance certification process to ensure payors receive the required clinical information in order to certify payment for hospital visits.
• Identifies patients with limited literacy levels and assists with completing complex health forms, locating and linking providers and services.
• Provides patients with appropriate materials to supplement basic health education and encourages patients to be active and engaged in their health and wellness.
• Conducts transitional care visits with Nurse Case Manager and/or Social Worker to prepare the patient for a successful transition back into the community with discharge access to primary care.
• Identifies need for advance directive assistance and reports finding to Inpatient Case Manager.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements including the delivery of the Care Management System Important Message from Medicaid and Patient Choice.
• May act as preceptor for newly hired Case Management Coordinators, assist with quality improvement activities, and participate in special case management projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 6 months of experience in a patient care or public health setting or
• 6 months of experience as a Medical Assistant or
• 6 months of experience in healthcare, hospital, hospice, home health or skilled nursing facility
• Current JPS recognized CPR/BLS Certification and must be maintained throughout employment. May be obtained subsequent to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 plus years experience in Case Management
• Associate's Degree or higher in Business, Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field of study.
• Certified Community Health Worker
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic or other language.

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States