This Post-Acute Care Specialist position will be a liaison between Prestige Care Skilled Nursing Centers and hospitals in the Tacoma/Puyallup areaFull Time: Monday - Friday Location: Work remote with visits to local HospitalsIf you have any questions please contact:Katie Kettlety - Sr Talent PartnerKatie.Kettlety@prestigecare.com

What does the Post-AcuteCare Specialist do?

ThePost-Acute Care Specialist acts as a liaison between hospitals and post-acutecare centers for smooth patient transfers to Prestige centers. Develops, implements,and maintains reporting systems and data analyses to drive growth of hospitalreferral program.

Why join thePrestige Care family in the Post-Acute Care Specialist role and what can weoffer you?

• We have a strong promote-from-within culture,with a defined career path so you can level up your career to a variety ofroles!
• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package(medical/dental/vision/EAP/401k match, etc.) coming with 3 weeks of PTO on topof 7 holidays.
• Comprehensive onboarding andtraining/development program.
• Our 35 year old, family-owned and operatedorganization (with over 80 locations in 8 states) means we aren’t too small,but not too big. You are known here.

In this job, everyday you will:

• Educatespatients on Prestige services and provides an efficient transition topost-acute centers. Coordinates with Prestige centers to ensure appropriate andtimely placement of patients.
• Managespatient transfers to Prestige centers by coordinating physician orders, medicalequipment, medications and required documentation.
• Evaluatespatient financial and insurance resources including, but not limited to,Medicaid, Medicare, HMO and private insurances and make recommendations forplacement for appropriate utilization.
• Managesand tracks key program metrics for Prestige and hospital.
• Collaborateswith Prestige centers to develop and maintain systems to evaluate a patient’srisk for hospital readmission and communicates recommendations on patientspecific interventions.
• Partnerswith hospital case managers and Prestige centers to prevent unnecessaryreadmissions back to the acute setting. Reports on Return to Hospital (RTH)rate.
• Createsand maintains reports on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) andthe Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) paymentmodels.
• Tracksreferrals and Prestige responses, admissions to Prestige from hospitals, andall denials by Prestige by discharge, length of stay, etc.

Education & experienceyou need to qualify:

• Minimumof one year of experience in a health care environment with a working knowledgeof Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance funding systems required.
• Bachelor’sDegree in business administration or equivalent knowledge and skills obtainedthrough a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Mustbe detail-oriented and able to work in deadline driven situations.
• Excellenttime management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Experiencein transition from hospital to skilled, assisted, or acute care settingspreferred

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Who is Prestige Care/Prestige Senior Living?

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.
We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits
Full-time team members are eligible forPrestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans,HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life andAD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in thecompany’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hoursand service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee AssistanceProgram and Education Reimbursement program.
PTO:
SNF/AL/PCI Salary: Accrue PTO at rate of 0.0615/hour during their first year/16 days.
SNF/PCI Hourly: Full-time and Part-Time team members (over20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year.