Patient Care Services Manager

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for efficient and timely response of coordination of care from nurses to patients and families.
• Responsible for accuracy and consistency of delivery of care along all disciplines as provided in medical records in accordance with the approved plan of care.
• Responsible for smooth, timely, professional, and appropriate flow and sharing of information among all disciplines.
• Responsible for overall coordination of care provided to families and patients.
• Reviews new admissions on the appropriateness and consistency of medications/treatments, plan of care, and durable Medical Equipment (DME) provided.
• Collections and faxes progress reports for patients.
• Follows up with the authorization requisition.
• Follows up with RN, Case Managers regarding admission/email patient’s records.
• Follows up regarding medications/equipment that is needed (if any).
• Follows up regarding telephone orders for MD/supplement orders if needed.
• Prepares pertinent papers for transfers/discharges.
• All other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate.