Care Coordination Assistant

Company: Parkland
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.PRIMARY PURPOSEProvides clerical and non-clinical administrative support to the department and Care Management staff. Coordinates discharge referrals to facilitate timely discharges under the direction of the Social Worker and Care Manager. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONSEducation:- High school diploma or equivalent Experience:- Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred. - Must have knowledge of chart scanning system.Equivalent Education and/or Experience:- May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above. Certification/Registration/Licensure:- NoneSkills or Special Abilities:- Must be able to type 40 words-per-minute with a maximum of three errors. - Must be able to successfully pass a Telephone Skills and Customer Service test, as established by Employment Services, with a minimum score of 80%. - Must be able to communicate effectively with all hospital personnel. - Must be able to compose correspondence independently. - Must be able to demonstrate good spelling, grammar and vocabulary skills. - Must be familiar with the operations of standard office equipment and healthcare terminology. - Must be able to write effectively. - Must be able to demonstrate good phone techniques and manners. - Must be able to use sound judgment in making intermediate to difficult level decisions. - Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

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