Case Management Resource Specialist

Case Management Resource Specialist

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Case Management Resource Specialist supports RN Case Managers with hospital discharge planning. This is not a social work role, but a support position focused on coordinating patient transitions of care. This role is both patient-facing and administrative you'll round on units, visit patient rooms to provide Medicare documentation, and assist with coordinating services like rehab, home care, and medical equipment. Candidates must be comfortable navigating multiple systems, working in a fast-paced environment, and interacting with patients and care teams. A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Schedule: MondayFriday, with 1 weekend day/month and 2 holidays/year. Hours are typically between 8:30 AM 5:00 PM.

Summary: Responsible for assisting patients to arrange transportation to/from the hospital for ongoing medical treatment and/or to locate affordable accommodations and support groups. Works closely with the unit-based case manager to facilitate discharge plans to other psychiatric or medical settings. Other responsibilities may include making referrals to and organizing and disseminating information about a range of other related social resources.

Essential Functions

• Researches information on community social resources.
• Maintains files of brochures, information packets and applications for all types of community resources.
• Collaborates with social work staff and personnel from community agencies to obtain needed information.
• Assists in planning/implementing in-service presentations by and about community resources.
• Assesses patient/family understanding of available resources.
• Educates patients/families about appropriate resources and how to access them.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience
Healthcare related experience 1-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Familiarity with community services/resources.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients/families.
- Knowledge of current community resources.
- Strong assessment and crisis intervention.
- Strong collaborative skills and a desire to work in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent collaboration, customer service and advocacy skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Location: 265 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.58/Hourly

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.

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