Hospital Care Management Assistant
Employer not yet confirmed · Hutchinson, Minnesota, United States
Hutchinson Health Is hiring a Hospital Care Management Assistant
Join a collaborative team dedicated to helping patients experience a smooth and successful transition from the hospital to the next level of care. The Care Management Assistant partners with RN and Social Work Care Managers to coordinate discharge needs, connect patients with post-acute and community resources, facilitate referrals and insurance authorizations, and support communication with patients, families, and care providers. Through teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving, this role helps remove barriers to care, promote positive patient outcomes, and ensures safe, timely transitions throughout the care journey.
Work Schedule: FTE: .7 (28 hrs. weekly), Day shift
Required Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Associate degree in healthcare, human services, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Previous experience in healthcare, patient-facing, care coordination, or administrative support environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 2+ years of healthcare experience
- Prior experience in hospital care management, care coordination, discharge planning support, health unit coordination, medical assisting, patient care, or a related setting
Licensure/Registration/Certification:
- CNA, HUC, or other relevant healthcare training/certification