Post Acute Navigator Job ID 2018-9040 Position Type Full-Time Department Post Acute Navigation Facility WellStar Post Acute Services Category Nursing Support City Marietta Shift Days State Georgia Overview At WellStar we all share common goals. Thats what makes us so successful and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. Responsibilities WellStar's Post Acute Navigation department is looking to add a Post Acute Navigator to it's team. ? ? The Post Acute Navigator is responsible for arranging home health, home medical equipment, home infusion, skilled nursing facility placement, long term acute care, hospice, and out-patient rehab services.. The Post Acute Navigator receivest client information from multiple referral services (i.e. Hospitals, Physician offices, ,, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Wound Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, etc). Responsible for the timely completion and tracking of referrals. Document referral information in Electronic Medical Recors and communicate to referral source. Qualifications ? Required Minimum Education : High school diploma or equivalent from accredited program required. ? Required Minimum Experience : Minimum of 3 -5 years experience in health care or preferably Post Acute Service Area, i.e., Homecare, Hospice,IRU, Nursing Home, LTAC, or Physicians office. ? Required Minimum Skills: Professional, independent and self directed. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Excellent communicate skills, both verbal and written. Possess knowledge of community resources and managed care contracts for post acute care. Computer proficiency a must. Exceptional customer service and phone communication skills.