Discharge Assistant

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX is seeking a Discharge Assistant to support the Care Coordination and Social Work team in safe and efficient transitions of care. The role focuses on coordinating information and communication and performing designated duties for the care management team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of healthcare setting experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information and communication to support safe transitions of care.
• Assist Care Coordination and Social Work staff with discharge planning and related duties.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Discharge Assistant supports the Care Coordination and Social Work staff to aide in safe and efficient transitions of care. They are responsible for coordination of information and communication and other designated responsibilities for the care management team.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent.

Training And Experience

A minimum of one-year experience in healthcare setting.

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Ability to perform:
• Heavy Lifting
• Sustained standing and walking
• Work under stress
• May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.