Hospital Care Management Assistant
About The Position
Hutchinson Health is hiring a Hospital Care Management Assistant to help patients transition smoothly and successfully from the hospital to the next level of care. The assistant partners with RN and Social Work Care Managers to coordinate discharge needs, connect patients with post-acute and community resources, facilitate referrals and insurance authorizations, and support communication with patients, families, and care providers. Through teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving, this role helps remove barriers to care, promote positive patient outcomes, and ensure safe, timely transitions throughout the care journey. The position is 0.7 FTE, or 28 hours per week, on day shift.
Requirements
- Associate degree in healthcare, human services, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Previous experience in a healthcare, patient-facing, care coordination, or administrative support environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two or more years of healthcare experience.
- Prior experience in hospital care management, care coordination, discharge planning support, health unit coordination, medical assisting, patient care, or a related setting.
- CNA, HUC, or other relevant healthcare training or certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate discharge needs in partnership with RN and Social Work Care Managers.
- Connect patients with post-acute and community resources.
- Facilitate referrals and insurance authorizations.
- Support communication with patients, families, and care providers.
- Help remove barriers to care and promote positive patient outcomes.
- Support safe, timely transitions throughout the care journey.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
