Health Care Liaison

VNA Health; Santa Barbara (CA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance: dental, vision, basic life,

Disability and AD&D insurance

Wellness Benefit reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan with company 4

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public transportation reimbursement

Résumé du poste

VNA Health is seeking a patient-focused professional to educate and guide patients and families about home health, hospice, and palliative care services. You will build relationships with referral sources and coordinate care plans to ensure safe, effective discharge and ongoing home-based care.

Responsibilities include assessing referrals, explaining insurance coverage, and collaborating with physicians, discharge planners, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active California clinical license (RN/LVN/PT/OT).
• Experience in home health, hospice, or palliative care is highly desirable.
• Ability to educate and collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, and case managers.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate referrals to Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care.
• Evaluate potential patients and referrals for eligibility for services.
• Explain insurance coverage and obtain prior authorization when needed.

Connaissances

Patient consultation

Relationship building

Referral coordination

Healthcare regulation knowledge

Formation

California healthcare professional license (RN/LVN/PT/OT)

Description du poste

At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.

• Employer sponsored insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Generous Wellness Benefit annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.
• Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Supportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.

Job Description Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Senior Director of Hospice, provide patient consultation, assistance, and education about VNA Health and its home health, hospice and palliative care services in the hospital. Develop and maintain relationships that promote and enhance ongoing business development. Function cooperatively with referral sources and Community Liaison team to:

• # Facilitate referrals to Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care
• # Evaluate potential patients and referrals from all sources for their appropriateness and eligibility for home health, hospice, or palliative care.
• # Identify and provide information regarding insurance coverage and when appropriate, requests prior authorization.
• # Consult and collaborate with physicians, discharge planning personnel, insurance Case Managers and other sources to facilitate safe, appropriate discharge and/or establish a coordinated home plan of care.
• # Complete referral information that includes intake data, essential background information, hospital course, and the plan of care.
• # Identify, coordinate and/or provide ongoing education to assigned referral sources and the community regarding VNA Health services and programs.
• # Attend and participate in ongoing organization meetings, including but not limited to, interdisciplinary team conferences, staff meetings and in-service training.
• # Develop and maintain relationships that support and enhance the mission of VNA Health and promote ongoing business development.
• # Follow policies & procedures of community facilities as required.
• # Demonstrated ability to promote services and grow business.
• # Understanding and experience in home care and hospice regulations and insurance benefit and eligibility highly desired.
• # Visual and audio acuity.

All staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.

Current and active clinical (RN, LVN, PT, OT) California license.