Hospital Care Management Assistant

HealthPartners; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hutchinson Health is hiring a Hospital Care Management Assistant to work with registered nurses and social workers to coordinate patient discharges and arrange post-acute care. The role focuses on removing barriers to care and ensuring safe, timely transitions.

The position is 0.7 FTE (28 hours weekly) with a daytime schedule. Ideal candidates have an Associate degree and healthcare experience; a Bachelor’s degree and care coordination background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in healthcare, human services, business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Previous healthcare experience in patient-facing roles, care coordination, or administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge needs with the care team.
• Connect patients with post-acute and community resources.
• Facilitate referrals and insurance authorizations.
• Support communication with patients, families, and care providers.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Care coordination

Administrative support

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Hutchinson Health Is hiring a Hospital Care Management Assistant

Join a collaborative team dedicated to helping patients experience a smooth and successful transition from the hospital to the next level of care. The Care Management Assistant partners with RN and Social Work Care Managers to coordinate discharge needs, connect patients with post-acute and community resources, facilitate referrals and insurance authorizations, and support communication with patients, families, and care providers. Through teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving, this role helps remove barriers to care, promote positive patient outcomes, and ensures safe, timely transitions throughout the care journey.

Work Schedule: FTE: .7 (28 hrs. weekly), Day shift

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Associate degree in healthcare, human services, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Previous experience in healthcare, patient-facing, care coordination, or administrative support environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• 2+ years of healthcare experience

• Prior experience in hospital care management, care coordination, discharge planning support, health unit coordination, medical assisting, patient care, or a related setting

Licensure/Registration/Certification

• CNA, HUC, or other relevant healthcare training/certification