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Discharge Planner

3 months ago


Los Angeles, United States Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Full time

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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.

**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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