Coordinator Central Authorization PRN

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services/Regional VP/AVP, The Central Authorization Coordinator is responsible for managing/coordinating all day to day inpatient rehabilitation admissions with the Clinical Rehabilitation Specialists and/or admissions staff with all managed care payers. This includes utilizing a holistic interdisciplinary approach to coordinate the insurance approval of care of all rehabilitation patients to assure smooth, efficient functioning rehabilitation units and delivery of quality health care services. Acts as the clinical resource for the department. Utilizes other clinical specialists/coordinators as a resource for clinical growth, operations improvement, and for the coordination/participation in quality improvement activities and audits as necessary, development of new programs and clinical procedures, and collaboration with CWT Division Rehab Units to promote efficiency and customer service and assists Program Directors as necessary to promote effective daily operations. Assists AVP with coordination and management of central authorization program. Supports CWT Division Excellence Always standards and mission/vision of hospitals that are supported. Assumes additional supervisory/administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Texas RN
  • If RN, ADN required. BSN preferred.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
  • If RN, ADN required. BSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 years experience working with Managed Care insurance plans with working first hand knowledge/experience in approval/authorization process in post acute care services.
  • Must have minimum of 2 years clinical experience with care and management of the inpatient rehabilitation patient and admission process preferred.
• Skills: Good interpersonal and program development skills.

Benefits

Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.