Location: Indianapolis, IN
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
# **Care Management-Consultant** ## **Job Description** **Overview** **Job Title: Care Management-Consultant (Remote Position)** **Location: Riley Hospital** **Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM** **Position Overview:** **The Care Management Coordinator supports the Integrated Care Management team by providing education, discharge planning, and post-acute vendor follow-up to enhance patient outcomes and reduce readmissions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, verifying admission information, and ensuring timely documentation in line with CMS guidelines. The coordinator acts as a key resource in verifying transfer authorizations, especially for NICU patients, and supports continuous quality improvement efforts within the IU Health Collaborative.** **Key Responsibilities:** Consult with all necessary stakeholders to train and educate on various aspects of the Integrated Care Management process to achieve top-quality results. Support discharge planning activities, including referral placement to home health, extended care facilities, and other post-acute services. Verify patient admission information and ensure all documentation is completed timely to meet CMS guidelines. Assist in decreasing hospital readmissions by ensuring primary care physician appointments are scheduled post-discharge. Monitor and support post-acute vendor outcomes, ensuring timely follow-up on patient concerns and tracking quality data in alignment with the IU Health Collaborative. Handle hospital transfer authorizations, particularly for NICU patients, ensuring proper documentation and approval. Participate in staff meetings, including one-on-one staff meetings every other Monday (based on huddle day) and monthly Tuesday staff meetings at Riley Hospital. Perform admission calls to verify important patient information and facilitate seamless transitions of care. Serve as a mentor to team members, demonstrating a deep understanding of hospital systems and a proactive, go-get