Post-Acute Care Case Coordinator

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a Case Management Assistant in Tuscaloosa, AL to support post-acute care planning for hospitalized and ED patients. The role works with RN and Social Work Case Managers to ensure compliant, timely care coordination and documentation.

The assistant coordinates medical records transfers, collaborates with post-acute facilities via CarePort, and handles notices to patients and families. On-site duties include scheduling, device orders, and follow-ups with care teams.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational and clerical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for patients and staff.
• Familiar with medical terminology used in hospital settings.
• Proficient with Word and data entry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support RN and Social Work Case Managers in post-acute care planning.
• Coordinate transfer of complete medical records for post-acute destinations.
• Communicate bed availability and post-acute details with facilities using CarePort.
• Provide regulatory notices and file required documents for patients.
• Arrange transportation, durable medical equipment, and post-discharge appointments.

Skills

Clerical and organizational skills

Communication/people skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Word processing/data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CarePort

Meditech

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a Case Management Assistant in Tuscaloosa, AL to support post-acute care planning for hospitalized and ED patients. The role works with RN and Social Work Case Managers to ensure compliant, timely care coordination and documentation.

The assistant coordinates medical records transfers, collaborates with post-acute facilities via CarePort, and handles notices to patients and families. On-site duties include scheduling, device orders, and follow-ups with care teams.