Care Coordination Assistant

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

• JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
  The Care Coordination Assistant role is responsible for supporting critical and time sensitive functions of the Clinical Care
  Coordination team, including but not limited to managing post acute care referrals, direct communication with patients/families,
  post acute care agencies, and other key stakeholders. The Care Coordination Assistant performs these duties with a high degree of
  accuracy utilizing critical thinking skills and in compliance with hospital policies, standards of practice, and Federal and State
  regulations. Employees are accountable for demonstrating a strong commitment to our organizational values of: Compassion,
  Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration.

  ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  ● Collaborates with and supports the Care Coordination team, including, but not limited to the Swing Bed Coordinator.
  ● Manage timely post-acute care referrals, to assist with length of stay management and mitigation of denials.
  ● Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and family to facilitate care progression.
  ● Ensure post-acute follow-up appointments for identified patients to assist with readmission prevention and ensuring continuity
  of care.
  ● Deliver required patient notifications and letters, and obtain patient or family signatures on required documentation as needed
  to meet regulatory compliance.
  ● Manage transportation referrals as requested.
  ● Comply with confidentiality policies, HIPAA regulations, and organizational standards when transmitting protected patient
  information to external agencies and vendors as needed for placement, payment or referral.
  ● Ensure compliance with hospital policies, standards of practice, applicable Federal or State regulations pertaining to their role,
  and contribute to the identification of opportunities for process improvement.
  ● Prioritize, manage, and document communications relating to insurance requests, authorizations, denials and Physician Advisor
  status recommendations to the appropriate licensed staff member as applicable.
  The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work
  performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job
  responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as
  assigned.

Required
● Associate (two-year) Degree in Business/Health-Related field or
High School Diploma or GED with a current license/certification
as a healthcare professional (Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing
Assistant/Emergency Medical Technician).
● Medical terminology certificate or ability to demonstrate
knowledge of medical terminology is required.
● Intermediate to advanced computer skills required to include
Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace applications
including Word, Docs, Excel, Sheets, typing, and data entry skills.

Preferred
● At least 3 years previous experience in health care, care
coordination, utilization review, discharge planning or similar
healthcare setting.
● Bachelor’s degree or BSW.
● Experience supporting clinicians in demanding and fast paced
patient care environments.

Preferred
● LVN/LPN, Licensed BSW, Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing
Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician certificate
preferred.

Required
● Working knowledge of medical terminology.
● Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must.
● Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are
essential.
● Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving
skills.
● Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects
effectively.
● Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of
detail orientation.
● Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with
changing priorities.