Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

University Health System- San Antonio; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a coordinator to assist Social Workers and Case Managers in coordinating patient care across the care continuum. You will collaborate with case managers, physicians, staff, community resources and payers to ensure timely care and efficient use of hospital resources.

Responsibilities include supporting discharge planning, complying with regulatory standards, and completing required competencies within the introductory period.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Six months experience in a health care environment required.
• Preferred experience in discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Workers and Case Managers with coordination of care across the care continuum.
• Collaborate with case managers, physicians, staff, community health resources and payers to ensure timely care and efficient use of hospital resources.
• Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards, and support admission/discharge processes.

Skills

Coordination of care

Collaboration with care teams

Discharge planning

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a coordinator to assist Social Workers and Case Managers in coordinating patient care across the care continuum. You will collaborate with case managers, physicians, staff, community resources and payers to ensure timely care and efficient use of hospital resources.

Responsibilities include supporting discharge planning, complying with regulatory standards, and completing required competencies within the introductory period.