Discharge Expediter

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks a team-oriented coordinator to support Social Workers and Case Managers with coordinating care for patients and families facing psychosocial and socioeconomic needs.

In collaboration with physicians, staff, community resources and payers, the role ensures timely care, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of hospital resources, completing necessary competencies in 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 (HMO, hospital, home health or clinical setting).

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Workers and Case Managers with coordination of care for psychosocial/socioeconomic needs across the care continuum.
• Ensure timely care and regulatory compliance; promote efficient use of hospital resources.
• Complete established competencies for the position within the introductory period.

Skills

Care coordination

Collaboration with clinicians

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with case managers, physicians, staff, community health resources and payers, is accountable for assisting Social Workers and Case Managers with coordination of care secondary to patient/family psychosocial/socioeconomic needs across the care continuum.Ensures timely care, compliance with regulatory requirements/standards and effective/efficient use of hospital resources.Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma required. Associates degree preferred. Six months experience in a health care environment required. Preferred experience in HMO, hospital, home health or any clinical setting involved in discharge planning