Unit Secretary--Case Management Assistant

Provides various services supporting case management process. Responsibilities: Obtains and records authorizations for ancillary services and denial reporting.| Facilitates, identifies and documents all referrals, along with patient choice, to appropriate facilities or agencies.| Expedites discharges by transmitting appropriate documentation to providers for acceptance of patient. Documents all interactions with payers and communicates status with appropriate staff|. Communicates status with case management staff and arranges for patient transfer. Functions as a key point of contact between case management staff, admissions and payers.