About this role
Position Overview
Pay range: $15.00 - $24.40 / hour
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
To partner with the Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC), Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) and Social Worker (SW) to help patients get the support and resources they need across the care continuum, the CTA facilitates communication and works with nursing homes, and home health agencies, internal UAB Health System support, community based organizations, prescription assistant programs, etc to ensure the patient's successful transition across the care continuum. Typical day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with clerical and non-clerical tasks such as completing paperwork, filling out patient assistance program applications, arranging post-acute transportation and lodging needs, coordinating resources for patients, and ensuring that CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP) for discharge planning are met.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.