Transitional Care Associate
Position Summary:
Supports the functions of the Transitional Care department through the education of patients and families regarding required regulatory notices, assists with patient discharges arrangements, and provides specialized administrative assistance, record keeping and general care-coordination tasks as assigned by the Care Manager and Medical Social Work partners.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Prior clinic, hospital or health related field experience
- Minimum of one year of clerical experience in a health care setting or social services agency
- 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
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and healthcare benchmarks. Our main campus is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community.
- Three Time Magnet Designated since 2006 – This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence. Kootenai was the first hospital in the Inland Northwest to receive this designation and the second in Idaho.
- Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – In 2014, Kootenai Health became the 30th member, a national network of like-minded organizations that share a commitment to better serving patients and their families. Kootenai Health is the first health care organization in the Pacific Northwest to be selected as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and, like all network members, will remain a locally-owned and independent health care provider.
- Most Wired / Wireless Hospital, Hospital & Health Networks – Kootenai is consistently named one of the country's 100 Most Wired hospitals. In this same survey, Kootenai also earned a spot on the Top 25 Most Wireless hospitals.
- Three Time Great Workplace Award – Kootenai Health has been recognized as one of the most engaged and productive workforces in the world!
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition assistance program
- 457 retirement plan
- Convenient near campus daycare
- Competitive salaries with a 12% differential for nights and an 8% differential for weekends
- An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program
- Employee reward, recognition, and retention programs
- Professional development and leadership training opportunities
- And much more
Have you considered a career at Kootenai Health? Maybe you should!
Apply today!
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on 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.
Location: Kootenai Health · Transitional Care Services
Schedule: Full Time, Days