Care Coordination Assistant
About The Position
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Care Coordination Assistant supports the UM Nurse, Social Workers and Complex Care RN with non-licensee type task and functions within the department to ensure patient throughput remains timely. Is responsible for selected functions related to Advance Directives, Utilization Review and Disposition Planning. The Care Coordination Assistant's responsibility is to support the Care Coordinators and patients requesting assistance with advance directives, DME, Medication pick up, delivery of MOON (Medicare Outpatient Observation Notification), transition of care items, delivery of IMFM (Important Message from Medicare), and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Is responsible for communication with the patient/family and entire care team on a timely basis.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Nursing-Preferred
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred and( BLS - Instructor Upon Hire Preferred or)
- Minimum 3 years work experience working with customers/clients and strong clerical background Required
- Strong computer skills and Microsoft office products Required
- Professional, organizational, excellent verbal, and written communication skills a must.
- Ability to interact appropriately with patients from various backgrounds.
- Must be able to build and sustain trust with the physician and the care team.
Nice To Haves
- LPN licensure/experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supports the SW and UM nurse, Complex Care RN with assigned functions to prevent barriers for timely disposition gathers information and coordinates with care coordinator.
- Provides resource information in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team to lend support.
- Provides education to patient/family in understanding, letters being delivered and any follow up.
- Understands eligibility processes and criteria for both private and public local, state and federal resources.
- Responds to referrals from hospital staff, physician offices, community and family to provide resource information and education.
- Coordinates financial needs assessment for patients in need of assistance for follow-up care throughout the continuum.
- Provides follow-up for patients needing post-discharge assistance.
- Allows for any cultural or religious beliefs in providing service and continuity of care.
- Ensures timely delivery of DME and transportation services by ensuring follow up.
- Monitors for compliance of Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
- Communicates with appropriate Care Coordinator for UR denials received.
- Track and tend data for PI.
- Communicate barriers for timely disposition based on needed resources for safe transitions.
- Obtains all the appropriate signatures from patients on MOON and IMFM letters.
- Support updates in PI tracking tools, White boards, avoidable day modules, etc.
- Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Benefits
- Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
