Alternate Level of Care Consultant - Access and Flow

About the Opportunity

This position is responsible for the coordination of processes, procedures and services related to individuals waiting in hospital for long term care placement. The Alternate Level of Care Consultant would report to the Health Services Director of Medicine in Western Zone.

Alternate Level of Care (ALC) Key Responsibilities:

(Alternative Level of Care refers to patients in hospitals waiting Nursing Home/Residential Care placement)

• Coordinates the ALC Per Diem Charge Process for the Designated Zone
  • Understands and interprets Provincial and District policies in relation to continuing care and applies same in working with families
  • Communicates any changes in provincial policy to appropriate zone staff
  • Receives and verifies all ALC patient information, maintains data base for same
  • Initiates Finance Account Form and prepares bi-weekly charge listing indicating days/rates charged per ALC patient. Reviews charge listing with Medical Social work to determine discharges, acuteness, transfers, deaths, etc. and initiates billing through Finance Department
  • Liaises with the Eligibility Review Office, Department of Health and Wellness to obtain per diem rates and advises family and finance regarding same
  • Coordinates the notification of all ALC families, Power of Attorneys (POAs), Public Trustees (PTs) regarding initial charge date, amount of per diem rate as well as
  • • of Health & Wellness, Department of Community Services, MLAs, Municipal Councilors and families regarding ALCs waiting Nursing Home/Residential Care Facility placement
    • Participates in Finance Team meetings to review, re-assess and improve ALC procedures, processes

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an undergraduate program
• Five years of financial experience
• Knowledge of/or experience in a health care setting
• Knowledge of/or experience in Continuing Care System
• Completion of an accounting program considered an asset
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Access, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Publisher, as well as Adobe products
• Seascape Training an asset
• Medical Terminology an asset
• Strong written and oral communication
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact, judgment and confidentiality
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy and efficiency

About You Cont.

• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact, judgment and confidentiality
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting deadlines without sacrificing work standards
• Strong problem solving/critical thinking skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects/work assignments simultaneously
• Ability to communicate in a confidential, tactful and sensitive manner
• Experience with project planning, budget analysis & quality improvement initiatives
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full-time position, 75 hours biweekly
• Work site, hybrid within Western Zone - Site to be determined on successful incumbent

Compensation and Benefits

$38.36 - $47.95 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)