Torrance Memorial · 6 hours ago
Case Management Discharge Assistant
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.13/hr - $37.96/hr
2+ years expTorrance Memorial is seeking a Case Management Discharge Assistant to support the Case Management department. The role involves coordinating projects and data with Case Managers and Social Workers, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with healthcare processes.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Reviews patient list in order to appropriately refer patients to the correct agencies or offices for services daily
Ensures payer communication with reference #s and authorizations for benefits coverage for any outside services including MCARE
Delivers daily the QI0 2nd letter to MCARE patients 48 hours prior to DC for compliance with the CMS
Attends daily rounds whenever possible for information regarding DC plan for each patient
Composes list of resources for Case Managers and Social Workers as needed
Enters documentation integrity information in the computer and keeps a log
Coordinates department statistics and forwards information to budget department and director
Oversees Insurance authorization, reviews, and denials
Works with Revenue Cycle areas regarding Blue Cross billing process
Covers Department Secretary responsibilities on an as needed basis
Demonstrates role in department specific patient safety
Reports errors, knowing that Torrance Memorial engages in a positive environment for the correction of errors (Non-punitive)
Participates in hospital performance improvement activities when assigned
Qualification
Required
Under the supervision of the Manager of Case Management, the Case Management Discharge Assistant works with the Case Managers, Social Workers and Director of Case Management to coordinate department projects and data
The Case Management Discharge Assistant maintains appropriate documentation for management of the process
Reviews patient list in order to appropriately refer patients to the correct agencies or offices for services daily
Ensures payer communication with reference #s and authorizations for benefits coverage for any outside services including MCARE
Delivers daily the QI0 2nd letter to MCARE patients 48 hours prior to DC for compliance with the CMS
Attends daily rounds whenever possible for information regarding DC plan for each patient
Composes list of resources for Case Managers and Social Workers as needed
Enters documentation integrity information in the computer and keeps a log
Coordinates department statistics and forwards information to budget department and director
Oversees Insurance authorization, reviews, and denials
Works with Revenue Cycle areas regarding Blue Cross billing process
Covers Department Secretary responsibilities on an as needed basis
Demonstrates role in department specific patient safety
Reports errors, knowing that Torrance Memorial engages in a positive environment for the correction of errors (Non-punitive)
Participates in hospital performance improvement activities when assigned
2 Years Secretarial experience and knowledge of general office practices and equipment
Company
Torrance Memorial
Founded in 1925 by Jared Sidney and Helena Childs Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a 443-bed, nonprofit medical center established to provide quality healthcare services predominantly to the residents of the South Bay, Peninsula and Harbor communities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Larson
Senior Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer
Derek Berz, MHA, CMAC, FACHE
Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2025-02-15
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