Care Coordination Assistant - Patient Transfer Center/OCC - Day or Evening
About The Position
The Care Coordination Assistant supports the discharge planning process by communicating with and coordinating post discharge services and providers as requested by the Registered Nurse/Social Worker Care coordination team. These post discharge providers will include but are not limited to: Home Health, Hospice, ALF/RH/SNF/ARF placement, DME, transportation, doctor office visits, etc. Additionally, the Care Coordination Assistant supports the Utilization Review function of Care Coordination by serving as a liaison between the RN Care Coordinator and external payers, monitoring work queues, submitting of timely information, etc.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of healthcare related experience
- Knowledge of computers and various computer programs such as Microsoft Suite products, [especially, Word and Excel] and Adobe Professional
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Three to five (3-5) years experience in acute care academic center or comparable organization
- Some college level education
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the communication and referrals to post discharge providers including home health, home and inpatient hospice, Long Term Acute Care facilities, Skilled Nursing facilities, Assisted Living facilities, DME, transportation and any other type of post discharge provider of services required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
