Care Coordinator, Continuing Care

Job Summary: The Care Coordinator works to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction by coordinating and facilitating patient care across a multidisciplinary care continuum while ensuring compliance with associated requirements. Coordinates assessment, planning, and implementation of health care and related services to assigned patients. Patient age groups range from infant to old age, or death.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/Social Services field with 3-5 years relevant hospital social service work experience. 
• If nursing degree, must have current N.C. license. 
• Three to 5 years of experience in acute health care setting preferred.
•  Possesses the ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff and all others, using proper channels of communication. 
• Ability and willingness to perform all job functions in compliance with CarolinaEast Health System and regulatory safety standards and insures the safety of patients, self, visitors and other employees. 
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services according to the age of the patient population served. 
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.