Care Management Assistant

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

390d • $42,952 - $64,418

About The Position

The Care Management Assistant position at PeaceHealth is a Per Diem/Relief role within the Care Management department at St. John Medical Center. This position involves providing support to the Care Management Team and assisting with discharge arrangements for patients transitioning to care facilities or home. The role is essential for ensuring the operational functions of the department are met efficiently, particularly during times of staff absence due to vacations or sick leave.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 3 years Administrative/clerical experience in a professional office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital or Medical office experience.
• Administrative assistant/secretarial training or experience.
• Preferred healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with arranging home health skilled services and durable medical equipment.
• Assists with post-discharge follow-up appointments and arranging new PCP for un-doctored patients.
• Issues Medicare Important Message letters and confirms PCP and demographic information.
• Faxes hospital clinical updates to PCP and/or payors.
• Confirms outpatient therapy or post-hospital anticoagulation arrangements.
• Ensures timely documentation within CareConnect.
• Greets visitors and health care personnel, screening calls and determining urgency.
• Performs clerical duties including front office support and scheduling assistance.
• Gathers and enters data, retrieves and creates reports as delegated.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions
• Wellness benefits
• Discount program
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED