Patient State Disability Coordinator + Oakland, CA + Highland General Hospital + HGH Admitting + Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day + Req #:39611-29135 + FTE:0.01 + Posted:November 12, 2024 **Summary** **SUMMARY:** Under general supervision, evaluate patient care medical record documentation for the purpose of processing and submitting State Disability Insurance and Worker’s compensation (Doctors First Report) forms. Works with Physicians to provide accurate and timely data including medical diagnosis/treatment plans and duration of disability. Ensure Physician and clerical completion of Doctors First Report forms within a timely manner, based on procedural and regulatory guidelines. Performs related duties as required. **DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. 1. Assists and consults with the Physician and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information. 2. Completes SDI Extension forms timely. 3. Determines whether patients have SDI eligibility per EDD requirement and completes the necessary document within time limits specified the appropriate agency. 4. Ensures Physician and patient demographic information is accurate and complete for timely processing and billing. 5. Maintains a tracking system/file for each claim form submitted. 6. Maintains contact with Nursing and other department staff regarding the processing of SDI forms. 7. Performs such special projects such as researching information, summarizing data, evaluating alternatives and preparing narrative or statistical reports. 8. Utilizes WellSoft, OAS Gold, SOFTMED, and other Hospital/Web-based systems to obtain pertinent information for each patient’s claim. 9. Works closely with Health Information Management to ensure timely availability of records is received. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Education: High Diploma or GED required. AA Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum Experience: Two to three years experience in a hospital or clinic type setting and one to two years experience of Workers’ Compensation claims and State Disability management. Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.