Care Coordination Specialist

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant for Care Management. The role involves greeting visitors, coordinating with payers for authorizations, and supporting discharge planning activities. Strong clerical skills and familiarity with EMR are required.

Applicants should have two years of administrative experience, with health-care exposure preferred. The position demands teamwork, confidentiality, and reliable communication with care teams to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years administrative experience.
• Two years’ experience in a health care setting preferred.
• One year of ICD9/CPT Coding or Medical Terminology experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and health care personnel promptly and professionally; screens requests and routes accordingly.
• Communicates clinical information with payers to obtain authorization and documents in EMR.
• Participates in discharge planning and coordinates post-acute placements as needed.
• Provides back-up support to Care Management staff and maintains confidentiality.
• Coordinates referrals and transportation arrangements for post-discharge care.
• Performs clerical tasks: faxing, copying, filing, typing and scanning to support Care Management.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Associates degree or higher

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant for Care Management. The role involves greeting visitors, coordinating with payers for authorizations, and supporting discharge planning activities. Strong clerical skills and familiarity with EMR are required.

Applicants should have two years of administrative experience, with health-care exposure preferred. The position demands teamwork, confidentiality, and reliable communication with care teams to ensure smooth