Program Coordinator - Case Management

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Program Coordinator – Case Management to support the RN Case Managers and Social Workers across the interdisciplinary health care team. You will coordinate payer communication, assist with transition plan implementation, and manage patient documentation in alignment with department goals.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with experience or equivalent qualifications, and involves standard duties with a 40-hour work week under an hourly pay

Qualifications

• Education/experience: Bachelor's degree with 1 year work experience; or high school diploma with 2–4 years work experience.
• This class provides broader professional duties within the program and may supervise in less technical areas.
• Maintains knowledge of assigned program areas and participates in planning and staff assignments.

Responsibilities

• Supports RN Case Managers and Social Workers across the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates payer communication and transition plan implementation.
• Delivers patient documentation and supports case management functions.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience; or high school diploma + 2–4 years experience

Education & experience flexibility

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator – Case Management reports to the Manager of Case Management. Under general supervision, the Program Coordinator supports the RN Case Managers and Social Workers in their work with the interdisciplinary healthcare team across the continuum. The Program Coordinator coordinates payer communication, transition plan implementation, delivery of patient documentation and other duties in support of case management departmental functions.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000314 CHS - Case Management & Care Transitions (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree and one year work experience; or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 to 4 years work experience.

This class is typically used for employees who are capable of performing the full range of professional duties in their assigned program area. Some employees serve as first-line supervisors in the less technical or specialized service delivery areas. Provides assistance in the establishment of new programs or the modification of existing programs. Conducts surveys and studies of problems and needs; makes recommendations to appropriate officials. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the status of assigned program area(s). Reviews, evaluates and reports on assigned program area(s). Provides technical assistance and training to staff, management, the public and other governmental entities regarding assigned program area(s). Plans, supervises and participates in agency programs. Reviews the workload and operating procedures of a designated program area; determines priorities and makes staff assignments to control the workload.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

• Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

• Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

• Selected Positions:
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous

• Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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