Care Coordination & Discharge Specialist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a dedicated professional to assist Social Workers and Case Managers with coordinating care for patients and families facing psychosocial and socioeconomic needs. You will collaborate with case managers, physicians, staff, community resources and payers to ensure timely and appropriate discharge planning across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include supporting regulatory compliance, ensuring efficient use of hospital resources, and completing

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree preferred.
• Six months experience in a health care environment required.
• Preferred experience in HMO, hospital, home health or discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients/families across the care continuum with social workers and case managers.
• Collaborate with case managers, physicians, staff, community resources and payers to ensure timely care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and efficient use of hospital resources; complete competencies within introductory period.

Skills

Discharge planning

Healthcare environment

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a dedicated professional to assist Social Workers and Case Managers with coordinating care for patients and families facing psychosocial and socioeconomic needs. You will collaborate with case managers, physicians, staff, community resources and payers to ensure timely and appropriate discharge planning across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include supporting regulatory compliance, ensuring efficient use of hospital resources, and completing