Case Management Assistant- 40hrs/week, DAYS

Principal Position Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to Case Management and Social Work staff in setting up patients' discharge needs.
• Secures Durable Medical Equipment (DME), such as rolling walkers, commodes, wheelchairs, quad canes, and hospital beds.
• Makes basic transportation arrangements (MAS, Rehab, back transfer, cabs) upon discharge planner documentation of need.
• Maintains patient confidentiality as per Hospital policy.
• Rounds frequently on assigned units and keeps Case Managers and Social Workers updated on discharge plan status.
• Documents the status of activities and communications in EPIC and enters data in a timely manner.
• Maintains necessary skills for performing duties and utilizes available educational opportunities to improve skills.
• Attends required in-house in-services.
• Projects a positive image of the department and hospital.
• Assists in delivering regulatory documents to patients.

Qualifications And Ideal Characteristics

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with computer/software applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with organizational skills.
• Able to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stands, walks, uses hands to handle objects, sits, stoops, kneels, or crouches.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.