Discharge Planner

2 months ago


Los Angeles, United States MLK Community Healthcare Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description

If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to MarisMartinez@mlkch.org

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages the discharge/transition process by working closely with the patient and/or family, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team: including physicians, nursing, and community based organizations, to ensure patient's adequate post-acute care transition. Applies substantial knowledge and experience to perform a wide range of advanced activities and/or determines how to use resources to meet schedules and organizational goals; serves as lead for team or work group.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists patients through the healthcare system, under the direction of CM, by operating as a patient advocate and health systems navigator.
  • Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities.
    • Obtains patient choice for post-acute facilities as required by CMS Conditions of Participation.
    • Coordinates referrals to post-acute facilities, including home care, DME, SNF, LTAC, Acute Rehabilitation based on patient/family choice when patient has Medicare.
    • Coordinates referrals to contracted facilities and vendors for managed care.
  • Reports care/discharge barriers to appropriate care manager.
  • Follow the continuum of patient care for admission to post-discharge.
  • Communicates with patients and families with regard to transition plans, as directed by the Care Manager.
  • Promotes clear communication amongst interdisciplinary care team members by ensuring awareness regarding patient care plans.
  • Coordinates special needs and projects as assigned (resource manuals, complex placement, recuperative care)
  • Knowledge of Medicare guidelines for post-acute needs IE: oxygen, wheelchairs, PT/OT/ST, feeding supplies
  • Documents in the patient’s medical record for continuum of care.
  • Coordinates transportation arrangements according to insurance requirements or as needed to meet post discharge needs
  • Assists with post-acute needs as requested by CM Leadership or RN Case Manager.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Job Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A.  Education

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Medical Assistant Training preferred               

B.  Qualifications/Experience

  • Two (2) years continuous recent experience in a healthcare setting as unit clerk /care coordinator or similar position required.
  • A team player that can multitask and can follow details – knowledge of CMS guidelines preferred
  • Highly organized and well developed oral and written communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

C.   Special Skills/Knowledge               

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association
  • Proficient to expert computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel
  • Critical thinking
  • Resourcefulness
  • Bi-lingual Spanish preferred but not required               
  • Medicare conditions of participation, general knowledge of Title XX11 benefits for medi-cal recipients       
  • Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.

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