Assistant - Care Coordinator
UW Health
Madison, WI
$22-34/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift position. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00AM – 4:30PM, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Care Coordination Assistant to:
- Partner with members of the care team to coordinate patient care, navigate patients through the health care system and provide support for patients receiving specialized care.
- Work closely with patients and their families to ensure the patient is appropriately scheduled for their clinical needs and connected to clinical, social and community resources.
- Provide emotional support as well as education to patients and families within their specialty care discipline.
- Work collaboratively with others across the health care team to ensure the patient’s specific specialty care needs are appropriately coordinated and medically managed.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in a health care or social services related discipline Required
- Two (2) years of relevant experience in a health care setting with an emphasis on customer service, including scheduling, registration or insurance focus in lieu of degree in addition to experience below.
- Bachelor's Degree in a health care or social services related discipline Preferred
Work Experience
- 1 year of experience in a health care setting with an emphasis on customer service, including scheduling, registration or insurance focus Required
- Experience with medical forms, letters, prior authorizations Preferred
- Experience with data entry and use of electronic medical record Preferred
- Experience working with individuals who come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Employer
UW Health
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.