Post-Acute Care Navigator

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, FL seeks a support/Case Management Assistant to aid discharge planning and care coordination across the health care team.

The role helps Case Managers and Social Workers with data gathering, patient placement, and post-acute arrangements, working with families, payors, and community resources to ensure smooth transitions and quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of healthcare experience required.
• LPN license in Georgia preferred or an Associate degree in health/human services.
• Strong communication and data gathering abilities.
• Ability to navigate discharge planning and post-acute coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support Case Management and Social Worker in discharge planning.
• Document activities in patient records timely.
• Coordinate post-acute referrals and placements.
• Communicate with nursing homes and payors.
• Assist with post-discharge follow-up.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Data collection

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LPN license (GA)

Associates degree in Health or Human Services

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, FL seeks a support/Case Management Assistant to aid discharge planning and care coordination across the health care team.

The role helps Case Managers and Social Workers with data gathering, patient placement, and post-acute arrangements, working with families, payors, and community resources to ensure smooth transitions and quality care.