Job Description

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:

• Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
• You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
• You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
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After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

Thank you,

Human Resources

Important Applications Instructions:

Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/

license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.

Job Requisition ID:

R00052049

Job Category:

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization:

Utilization Review

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Coordinated Care Assistant - Coordinated CareWorks under the supervision of the RN case manager or the Social Worker. The position is responsible for supporting the coordination of care activities. May interact with insurance companies, home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities, durable medical equipment companies, or transport agencies.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Health care experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of medical procedures and terminology. Ability to handle highly sensitive or confidential issues. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities. Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Implements patient discharge plans prepared and delegated by social work or nurse case management team members. This is done by coordination with home care agencies, post-acute care facilities, durable medical equipment companies, transportation agencies and others as indicated.
• Assists in collecting data related to patient outcomes and auditing data for accuracy.
• Documents activities within appropriate medical record, or in other ways as directed.
• Issues CMS forms (Important Message, MOONS, etc.) to patients/designee.
• Ensures referral information is accurate.
• Follow up on delays in patient transition including, contacting facility to confirm referral was received; assure all appropriate documents have been sent; contact facilities daily until patient transferred; arrange appropriate transportation.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional bending, frequently lifting and carrying < 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

07/21/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

07/24/2026