What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordination Assistant position at Crouse Hospital?
Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.
Crouse’s Care Coordination team is hiring a Care Coordination Assistant.
Pay Range: $19.50 – 30.93 / hourly
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Care Coordination Assistant Responsibilities:
- Responsible for collaboration with the Care Coordination staff to assist with meeting the department and organizational goals.
- Delivery and tracking of the “Important Message from Medicare” to Medicare beneficiaries who are in the hospital as inpatient status and documenting that this was done.
- Responsible for daily maintenance and updating of the Care Coordination databases.
- Navihealth referrals.
- EMR documentation.
- Communication with community health care providers as indicated for patient care transition.
- Provide back-up to the Care Coordination administrative services and duties.
- Assist the Director and Care Coordination staff with other tasks as needed.
Care Coordination Assistant Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s Degree preferred
- Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in Health Information Management (HIM), Business Office/Billing, Patient Access, or Case Management is required.
- Must have the ability to manage time effectively and communicate in a professional manner.
- Must be able to use Microsoft Office programs including Outlook and a variety of department specific databases and systems (Epic).
- Must be able to multi-task and remain flexible in a continuously changing environment.
Benefits Overview:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
- Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
- YMCA Subsidy program.
Salary : $20 - $32