Case Management Assistant
The University of Kansas Health SystemOlathe, Kansas, United States
Posted April 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future. Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience. With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient. We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.
Job Description
The Case Management Assistant works under the direction of the Social Work Manager in Case Management, providing care/service safely and efficiently for patients of all ages and their families. The role involves collaborating, communicating, and facilitating coordination of services as established by the healthcare team and directed by the Case Manager and Social Worker.
Requirements
- Maintain patient, employee, physician, and corporate confidentiality
- Communicate timely, relevant, and accurate information to the Case Managers and professionals involved with patient's care
- Receives, screens, and routes telephone calls and written communications to appropriate staff
- Communicates with payers for verification of benefits on specific patients
- Facilitates the progression of care by obtaining all necessary forms to initiate referrals
- Participates in RN, CM, and SW team planning meetings
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan