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Care Coordinator Emergency Room Per Diem DaysMartinLutherKingJrCommunityHospital • Los Angeles, CA, USA
Care Coordinator Emergency Room Per Diem Days

Care Coordinator Emergency Room Per Diem Days

MartinLutherKingJrCommunityHospital • Los Angeles, CA, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Care Coordinator functions as a liaison between patients, providers, and the healthcare system. Under the direction of the Care Manager and/or MSW, the care coordinator ensures that patients’ transition of care needs are effectively organized and completed prior to their discharge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Care Coordination:

  • 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.
    • Makes outpatient follow up appointments as requested.
    • 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, LTACH, Acute Rehabilitation based on patient/family choice.
  • Coordinates continuity of patient care with patients and families/caregivers following hospital admission, discharge, and Emergency Department visits
    • Make appointments as requested (e.g. dialysis, outpatient clinics, physician followup)
    • Make post-discharge calls as directed to follow up on lab work, clarify instructions, and assure availability of required resources
  • Reports care barriers and challenges 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.
  • Assures availability of medications and/or prescriptions prior to patient discharge.
  • Participates as a successful team associate supporting data collection, health outcomes reporting, clinical audits, and pragmatic evaluation.
  • Coordinates special needs and projects as assigned (e.g. DME closet, distribution of clothing, resource manuals)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

  • High School Diploma/ GED equivalent required
  • College degree or vocational training in health care field preferred.

B. Qualifications/Experience

  • 1-2 years healthcare facility experience and familiarity preferred.
  • A team player that can follow a system and protocol to achieve a common goal
  • 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 helpful but not required

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