Care Transition Navigator - Discharge & Resources

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Care Transition Assistant to support discharge planning and care coordination. You will work with RN care coordinators, social workers, and care partners to connect patients with post-acute services and resources, ensuring smooth transitions across the care continuum.

The role involves clerical tasks, completing applications for patient assistance programs, and coordinating transportation and lodging needs while adhering to CMS CoP requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clerical tasks and paperwork for discharge planning.
• Coordinate transportation and lodging for post-acute care.
• Foster communication between care teams and external partners.
• Ensure CMS Conditions of Participation for discharge planning are met.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Care Transition Assistant to support discharge planning and care coordination. You will work with RN care coordinators, social workers, and care partners to connect patients with post-acute services and resources, ensuring smooth transitions across the care continuum.

The role involves clerical tasks, completing applications for patient assistance programs, and coordinating transportation and lodging needs while adhering to CMS CoP requirements.