Care Transition Specialist Full-time

Here’s What You Need

·        High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

·        3 Years relevant experience Required, (preferably in a healthcare or service environment)

·        Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

• Problem solving skills
• Latitude for decision making and setting of priorities 

·        Interpersonal skills and Communication skills

·        Ability to work with minimal supervision or without supervision when necessary

·        Proficient computer skills with experience in: MS Outlook, MS Office (Word, Excel), internet navigation, clinically based software, and financially based software 

What You Will Do

•        Responsible for coordinating the clerical and administrative processes for entity care transitions management

•        Responsible for managing departmental mailbox, phone lines and/or fax

•        Supports transition planning activities as needed under the direction of care transition managers: Calls vendors, physician offices, clinics, etc.; Faxes (electronic and traditional) documents as needed

•        Schedule follow-up appointments, call Insurance companies for referral approvals for patients

•        Assist/support the Case Managers – will be assigned to 3 to 4 floors of patients – will go into the patient’s rooms for signatures on documents, as well as deliver the Durable Medical Equipment/DME (ie. Wheelchairs, walkers, wound vacs) to the patients prior to discharge

•        Makes copies or gathers other data as needed

•        Collects and enters data as needed

•        Submits for prior authorizations for transportation and post-acute disposition via insurance portal.

•        Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Care Transition Specialist

·        Benefits include 401k with match, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment program, as well as several other benefits.

·        A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.