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Form of workOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Care Coordinator supports the physician and multidisciplinary team at the Palisades Medical Center within the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network in the provision of patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payers. Integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field, or Master's Degree in Social Work.
- Effective decision-making skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, and influential leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Moderate to expert computer skills.
- Familiar with hospital resources, community resources, and utilization management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Master's degree.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- NJ Licensed Registered Nurse or NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Care Management, CCMA or ACMA certification strongly preferred.
