Case Management Assistant: Discharge Coordination

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St. David’s Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Case Management Assistant (PRN) to support discharge planning under the RN Case Manager or Social Worker. You will facilitate post-acute placements, report barriers, and provide administrative support in Case Management functions.

The ideal candidate has medical knowledge, terminology, and at least one year of healthcare experience; an Associate’s Degree is preferred and CNA or EMT credentials are a plus. No travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a health care setting
• Associate’s Degree – preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with RN Case Manager and Social Worker for support needed.
• Communicate updates on progress throughout the day and refer patient questions back to the Case Manager/Social Worker.
• Provide clerical support in multidisciplinary rounds, including updating NATE Tempo at direction of team.
• Make referrals through web-based referral system to the specific post-acute care (PAC) providers requested.
• Monitor patients with PAC referrals and intervene to expedite discharge.
• Prioritize workload to ensure a timely contact and intervention with PAC providers.
• Communicate with RN Case Managers/Social Workers regarding the status of PAC referrals, bed availability, and other barriers that cannot be resolved.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

Associate’s Degree – preferred

Job description

St. David’s Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Case Management Assistant (PRN) to support discharge planning under the RN Case Manager or Social Worker. You will facilitate post-acute placements, report barriers, and provide administrative support in Case Management functions.

The ideal candidate has medical knowledge, terminology, and at least one year of healthcare experience; an Associate’s Degree is preferred and CNA or EMT credentials are a plus. No travel required.