• Assists nursing associates in communication to physicians, transcription of orders, and documentation, as required.

• Communicates guest status, changes in function and care plan to payers and IDT.

• Ensures thorough and timely communication with managed care/insurance Case Managers to coordinate certification and concurrent stay programs.

• Coordinates cost effective, quality care assuring that cost containment does not take precedence over quality and safety.

• Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.

• Obtains MD signatures as needed for DME, Home Health, ALF paperwork, and other documents and records.

• Provides guest with written Notice of Non-Coverage.

• Records medical and administrative information in accordance with Sandstone’s established charting and documentation policies and procedures.

• Answers telephone, page calls, delivers messages to guests and coworkers, and performs other related administrative duties as necessary.

• Coordinates family and other meetings on a master facility calendar including outside physician appointments and out of facility passes.

• Participates in vendor appointments.

• Encourages attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians’ orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations.

• Provides guest with a description of Sandstone services, expectations, and specialized programs the facility has to offer.

• As needed, gathers all pertinent guest demographics, orders, history and physical and financial information and submits to home health agencies for review.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related fields preferred

• Equivalent work experience, two (2) years or more working in a social services or case management setting in SNF

Licensure and/or Certifications

• Arizona level one fingerprint clearance card

• Covid Vaccine or exemption

Experience

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must have a working knowledge of managed care rules, regulations, and guidelines.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other associates.

• Must be able to read, write, speak in the English language

• Bilingual preferred

Sandstone of Tucson

2900 E. Milber St. Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 294-0005

Sandstone of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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