The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is now accepting resumes for a Full Time Clinical Liaison to join our growing health system.

The Clinical Liaison is a facilitator to all departments and units within the organization in relation to admissions and providing a continuum of care. The Clinical Liaison is an educator, advocate for the patients, consultant, marketer, negotiator and collaborator.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with internal and external case management teams to provide a cost-effective plan for each client.
• Responsible for interviewing patients and family members to obtain information regarding home environment, family relationships, health history, and personality traits of the patient
• Serves as a rehabilitation consultant, considering rehabilitation potential, therapy progress, internal admissions teams, discharge plan, and special equipment needs.
• Manages departmental policies and procedures, Quality Assurance program, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Provides available resources and education regarding utilization services to clients, family members, and referral sources and external payers.
• Provides necessary information to facilitate referrals and subsequent admissions.
• Negotiates approval for a client’s stay and rates with payers on necessary referrals.
• Manages and completes all required documentation for preadmission screening.
• Performs on site screenings or out of building record reviews, including telephone preadmission screenings and clinical assessments.
• Assists the Director of Behavioral Health with the departments marketing efforts and facilitating referrals.
• Coordinates all transitions from the referring facility or site in a professional and timely manner.
• Refers and recommends appropriate care facilities for candidates who are denied admission.
• Conducts other duties, such as marketing events and providing tours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, or skilled clinician, preferred but not necessary
• Familiarity with the resources available in assessing regulations and the parameters of third-party reimbursement a plus.
• Excellent assessment skills and understanding of the insurance and managed care arenas.

BENEFITS:

LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Paid time off accruals – vacation, personal, and sick
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Employee referral program
• Employee appreciation/recognition events
• Employee assistance program and discounted membership at the LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an equal opportunity employer.