Asst Case Manager

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: TX
- Austin
- Offsite

Department/Specialty: Utilization

Schedule: Full Time | Day

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Provide various services supporting case management process.

• Obtain and record authorizations for ancillary services and denial reporting.
• Facilitate, identify and document all referrals, along with patient choice, to appropriate facilities or agencies.
• Expedite discharges by transmitting appropriate documentation to providers for acceptance of patient.
• Document all interactions with payers and communicates status with appropriate staff.
• Communicate status with case management staff and arranges for patient transfer.
• Function as a key point of contact between case management staff, admissions and payers.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note:
    
    Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.