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Discharge Planner Per Diem Days

Discharge Planner Per Diem Days

MLK Community HealthcareLos Angeles, California, USA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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 patients 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 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 patients 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.
  • Provides education to patient and / or family in the use of equipment as needed
  • Attends Physician or Bedside Rounds as directed by the Case Manager or CM Manager
  • May be requested to perform data collection or provide reports
  • Take the initiative with delivering care
  • Assist with higher level of care
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • 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
  • 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
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    Employment Type : Grant

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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    Discharge Planner • Los Angeles, California, USA