Hospital Care Management Assistant

Hutchinson Health; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hutchinson Health is hiring a Hospital Care Management Assistant to join a collaborative team focused on smooth transitions from hospital to the next level of care. You will work with RN and Social Work Care Managers to coordinate discharge needs, connect patients with post-acute resources, and support referrals and insurance authorizations.

In this role, you’ll help remove barriers to care, promote positive patient outcomes, and ensure safe, timely transitions by communicating with patients,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in healthcare, human services, business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in healthcare, patient-facing, care coordination, or administrative support environment.
• 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 related setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge needs with RN and Social Work Care Managers.
• Connect patients with post-acute and community resources.
• Facilitate referrals and insurance authorizations.
• Support communication with patients, families, and care providers.

Skills

Care coordination

Administrative support

Patient-facing

Education

Associate degree in healthcare, human services, business, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

2+ years healthcare experience

Job description

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.

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

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.