Care Coordination Support Associate – Discharge Planning

Socket.dev; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay access

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health Des Moines is seeking a Care Coordination support role under the guidance of the Regional Director to assist licensed social workers and care coordinators with transition planning across the care continuum.

Two shifts are available: Full Time, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm with rotating weekends; and PRN As Needed during days, including some weekends. This role emphasizes collaboration and timely discharge support.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Basic Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with Integrated Care Management team.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure timely discharges from acute care.
• Prioritize and complete assignments independently and on time.
• Arrange patient transportation to the next care site.
• Schedule follow-up visits with PCPs and specialists as needed.
• Organize family meetings on request.
• Monitor Medicaid status and update leadership weekly.
• Assist with Medicare days research for high-need patients.
• Handle authorizations for SNF/IRF admissions.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

UnityPoint Health Des Moines is seeking a Care Coordination support role under the guidance of the Regional Director to assist licensed social workers and care coordinators with transition planning across the care continuum.

Two shifts are available: Full Time, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm with rotating weekends; and PRN As Needed during days, including some weekends. This role emphasizes collaboration and timely discharge support.