Discharge Planning & Care Coordination Specialist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio is seeking a coordinator to assist Social Workers and Case Managers in coordinating care for patients with psychosocial and socioeconomic needs across the care continuum.

Collaborates with case managers, physicians, staff, community resources and payers to ensure timely care, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of hospital resources.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Six months experience in a health care environment required.
• Preferred experience in HMO, hospital, home health or discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assists Social Workers and Case Managers with coordination of care for patient/family psychosocial and socioeconomic needs across the care continuum.
• Ensures timely care, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of hospital resources.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

University Health in San Antonio is seeking a coordinator to assist Social Workers and Case Managers in coordinating care for patients with psychosocial and socioeconomic needs across the care continuum.

Collaborates with case managers, physicians, staff, community resources and payers to ensure timely care, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of hospital resources.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.