Care Management Assistant

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.
Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Obtain status details regarding care authorizations and supervisory visit requirements from insurance payers Communicate Medicare rights to patients and their family members if applicable; issues written Medicare-related communications to patients, including status changes, and follow-ups Prepare and provide patient care teams with detailed written reports describing the nature of the care required, with supportive documentation from patient records, community resources, services, and equipment needed to assist in meeting patient and family post-discharge needs.
Coordinate transportation, post discharge and prepare discharge packets for post-acute providers.
Perform other duties as assigned Comply with all policies and standards QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED required 1 year of clerical/office experience 1 year of hospital experience preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.