Swing Bed Care Coordinator | Patient Transitions

Citizens Health; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

On-site child care services

Life Insurance

Job summary

Citizens Health in Colby, Kansas, is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator/ Swing bed Coordinator for a full-time hospital role. You will act as a liaison between patients, families, and clinicians, coordinating admissions, discharges, and ongoing care while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (college health care degree preferred) and experience in swing bed, discharge planning, or case management, along with proficiency in office software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• College degree in health care preferred.
• Experience in swing bed, discharge planning and case management in hospital setting preferred.
• Experience with office productivity software (email, calendar, word processing, spreadsheets) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate swing bed admissions, discharges and patient assessments.
• Ensure Medicare and other regulatory compliance.
• Verify insurance, swing bed benefit days and obtain authorizations.
• Arrange transport between facilities as needed.
• Assess patients' physical, emotional and discharge needs including mobility and equipment.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute services.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with regulations.
• Serve as primary contact for patients and families.
• Facilitate communication among physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate referring facilities and community about the swing bed program.

Skills

Discharge planning

Social work

Case management

Office productivity software

Education

High School Diploma

College degree in health care preferred

Job description

Citizens Health in Colby, Kansas, is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator/ Swing bed Coordinator for a full-time hospital role. You will act as a liaison between patients, families, and clinicians, coordinating admissions, discharges, and ongoing care while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (college health care degree preferred) and experience in swing bed, discharge planning, or case management, along with proficiency in office software.