RN Referral Coordinator

Overview

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs. BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.

Additional Information About The Role

PRN - As Needed
Normal Business Hours - Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Must be able to work 1-2 days a week
Able to support IL team needs
Coinciding with multiple hospital locations in IL
Supporting both hospice and home health needs!

Role Purpose

Responsible for processing referrals accurately and efficiently in accordance with established agency policies and admission criteria ensuring timely transmission to operational areas; serve as a resource liaison for all product lines, promote customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Screens referrals to ensure patients meet agency admission criteria and comply with state and federal regulations.
• Verifies insurance benefits, obtains pre-authorizations as necessary, assists billing department, and interprets company services, admission criteria and medical policies to referral sources and individuals seeking information.
• Tracks current clients that are either hospitalized, placed in a short-term skilled facility or in a rehabilitation facility.
• Communicates and coordinates discharge planning and educates internal and external customers about Home Care Services and/or outpatient services.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: RN Preferred
• Education: Bachelor's Degree - Nursing/Social Work/related
• Experience: 5-10 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree - Nursing/Social Work/related
• Experience: 5-10 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

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Equal Opportunity Employer