Discharge Planner - Per Diem Days

MLK Community Hospital

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Case Management, Communication Skills, Community Health, Computer Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Insurance, JavaScript, Leadership, Managed Care, Medi-Cal, Medical Assistance, Medicare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Reporting Skills, Social Work, Spanish Language, Special Needs, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Web Browsers
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
20 days ago

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n 1680 E. 120th St.n

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Salary Range (Depending on Experience)

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If interested, please apply online and send resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org.xc2xa0

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 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 patientxe2x80x99s 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.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A.xc2xa0 Education

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

B.xc2xa0 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 xe2x80x93 knowledge of CMS guidelines preferred
  • Highly organized and well developed oral and written communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

C.xc2xa0xc2xa0Special 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 requiredxc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0
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