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Transitional Care Associate

Kootenai Hospital, Coeur D Alene, ID, United States


Department Transitional Care Services - Care Management
Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Days

Responsibilities

Assists in the facilitation and exchange of clinical information between the hospital and post-acute providers and suppliers

Supports the functions of the Transitional Care Services department through the education of patients and families regarding required regulatory notices, arranges durable medical equipment, provides specialized administrative assistance, and maintains all required records

Provides timely responses to the referrals sent to post-acute care providers using AIDA and will fax referral information to facilities (not using AIDA) and to other agencies, as requested by professional staff

Prepares, completes, and distributes facility transfer packets. Identifies missing information and provides appropriate follow up as needed

Collaborates with Nurse Care Manager and/or Social Worker to determine and arrange patient transport needs, and troubleshoots problems with transfers relative to late transportation

Documents in the electronic health record on the focus list of patients with up-to-date discharge information and any discharge barriers

Performs other duties as assigned to support department needs

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred; Minimum 5 years’ of related healthcare experience may be accepted in lieu of an Associate’s degree

Prior clinic, hospital or health related field experience

Minimum 1 year of clerical experience in a health care setting or social services agency in addition to education requirement

Knowledge of and ability to communicate with community resources: Home health, durable medical equipment, oxygen, skilled nursing facilities and transportation companies (information, referral, and prior authorizations)

Knowledge of insurance benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial plans and medical terminology

Working Conditions

Must be able to maintain a standing position

Typical equipment used in a clinical job

Typical equipment used in an office job

Repetitive movements

Benefits

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part‑time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part‑time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well‑being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it

Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre‑tax and Roth after‑tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

An award‑winning and incentive‑driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more

Robust and interactive employee referral program

And much more

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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