Weekend Care Transition Specialist

Ascension at Home; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Culture of belonging

Job summary

Compassus in Austin is seeking a Weekend Patient Transition Coordinator for a full-time, in-person position. The role requires weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays, with two possible 5x8 or 4x10 schedules, and local residency.

You will organize medical records, coordinate post-acute referrals to home health, hospice, and palliative services, collaborate with Care Transition Coordinators, and support timely start of care while upholding Compassus values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field; equivalent combination considered.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related health care setting preferred.
• One year experience in home health, hospice and/or palliative preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Knowledge of home health, hospice, and palliative eligibility requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, tracks, and builds a complete medical record for patient transition to home health providers; confirms start of care (SOC).
• Identifies post-acute care needs and collaborates with Care Transition Coordinator.
• Collaborates with Compassus/Ascension at Home intake teams.
• Completes the transition of care, including submission of referral and securing outside agency placement if needed.
• Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information; demonstrates exceptional customer service.
• Uses MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Language skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Job description

Compassus in Austin is seeking a Weekend Patient Transition Coordinator for a full-time, in-person position. The role requires weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays, with two possible 5x8 or 4x10 schedules, and local residency.

You will organize medical records, coordinate post-acute referrals to home health, hospice, and palliative services, collaborate with Care Transition Coordinators, and support timely start of care while upholding Compassus values.