Discharge & Care Coordination Assistant II

christianacare; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Case Management Assistant II to support case managers and social workers in coordinating discharge planning, arranging post-acute services, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role emphasizes clerical duties, data entry in Cerner, and timely communication with care teams on discharge needs.

The position requires a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and experience in care management or related fields, with potential for growth within a dynamic hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor degree preferred in social work or behavioral sciences.
• Three years of care management support experience preferred.
• Home health care or managed care experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the department and maintain records.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case managers and social workers.
• Enter and update information in Cerner and other systems.
• Schedule and organize patient/family conferences and meetings.
• Assist with post-discharge arrangements and transportation.

Skills

Multitasking

Discharge planning coordination

Collaboration with care team

Clerical support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree preferred in social work or related field/behavioral sciences

Three years of experience in a care management support role (preferred)

Home health care and/or managed care experience preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

Tools

Cerner

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Case Management Assistant II to support case managers and social workers in coordinating discharge planning, arranging post-acute services, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role emphasizes clerical duties, data entry in Cerner, and timely communication with care teams on discharge needs.

The position requires a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and experience in care management or related fields, with potential for growth within a dynamic hospital