Care Coordination Assistant - Peds Specialties, Complex Care

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 36 hours per week, 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.

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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.

Education:

Minimum -
* Associate's degree in a health care or social services related discipline or
* Three (3) 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.
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in a health care or social services related discipline

Work Experience:

Minimum - One (1) year of experience in a health care setting with an emphasis on customer service, including scheduling, registration or insurance focus.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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.