Care Coordination Assistant
Care Coordination Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities
The Care Coordination Assistant role is responsible for supporting critical and time sensitive functions of the Clinical Care Coordination team including but not limited to managing post acute care referrals direct communication with patients/families post acute care agencies and other key stakeholders. The Care Coordination Assistant performs these duties with a high degree of accuracy utilizing critical thinking skills and in compliance with hospital policies standards of practice and Federal and State regulations. Employees are accountable for demonstrating a strong commitment to our organizational values of: Compassion Inclusion Integrity Excellence and Collaboration.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate (two-year) Degree in Business/Health-Related field or High School Diploma or GED with a current license/certification as a healthcare professional (Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant/Emergency Medical Technician).
- Medical terminology certificate or ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology is required.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills required to include Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace applications including Word Docs Excel Sheets typing and data entry skills.
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively.
- Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Preferred Education and Experience
- At least 3 years previous experience in health care care coordination utilization review discharge planning or similar healthcare setting.
- Bachelors degree or BSW.
- Experience supporting clinicians in demanding and fast paced patient care environments.
Preferred Licensure and Certifications
- LVN/LPN Licensed BSW Medical Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician certificate preferred.
Employment Type
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