Care Coordination Assistant
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18000 staff and nearly 5000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry well take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistanceannual bonus eligibilityand more!
Job Summary and 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.
- Bachelors degree LVN/LPN BSW preferred.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate (two-year) Degree in Business/Health-Related field or High School Diploma with Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or experience in a healthcare setting.
- Medical terminology certificate or ability to pass medical terminology test required.
- At least 3 years previous experience in health care care coordination utilization review discharge planning or similar healthcare setting is required.
- Experience supporting clinicians in demanding and fast paced patient care environments.
- 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 Licensure and Certifications
- None
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training:
- 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
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
