Care Coordination & Utilization Assistant

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

PSLF program available

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Care Coordination Assistant to partner with the RN Care Coordinator, RN Case Manager, and Social Worker to help patients access needed support across the care continuum. The role involves coordinating with nursing homes, home health agencies, internal UAB Health System teams, and community programs to ensure successful discharge and transition.

Responsibilities include completing paperwork, filling out patient assistance program applications, arranging

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with paperwork and patient assistance program applications.
• Arranging post-acute transportation and lodging needs.
• Coordinating resources for patients across the care continuum.
• Ensuring CMS CoP discharge planning requirements are met.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Coordination

Healthcare administration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Care Coordination Assistant to partner with the RN Care Coordinator, RN Case Manager, and Social Worker to help patients access needed support across the care continuum. The role involves coordinating with nursing homes, home health agencies, internal UAB Health System teams, and community programs to ensure successful discharge and transition.

Responsibilities include completing paperwork, filling out patient assistance program applications, arranging