Case Management Assistant Full Time

Trinity Health; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fresno, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Care Coordinator Assistant to support utilization review management and discharge planning in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will screen and document medical necessity criteria for acute care admission and continued stay, identify discharge planning needs, and coordinate with the Care Coordinator to implement non-complex discharges, ensuring timely and compliant patient transitions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical terminology course completion or demonstrated competency is required.
• Two years in acute care or clinical setting is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist with utilization review management and discharge planning tasks.
• Screen and document medical necessity criteria for admission and continued stay.
• Coordinate with the Care Coordinator to implement non-complex discharge plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Data entry

Discharge planning

Utilization review

Case management experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Care Coordinator with utilization review management and discharge planning tasks. Thisincludes accountability for screening and documentation for medical necessity criteria for acute care admission and continued staycertification, identifying discharge planning needs, and coordinating with the Care Coordinator for implementation of non-complex case
discharges.

Requirements:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2. Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital or other clinical care setting is required.
• 3. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively/professionally with the medical center staff, patients, family, visitors, and physicians under routine and stressful situations are required.
• 4. Successful completion of a medical terminology course or demonstrated functional competency is required.
• 5. Computer data entry experience is required.
• 6. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
• 7. Experience with case management, utilization review, and/or discharge planning processes is preferred.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $29.61

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.