Discharge Coordinator directs daily operation of record processing to ensure that discharge records are properly received, organized, and forwarded to the appropriate physician for completion. Audits medical records to guarantee compliance with institution standards, procedures and policies. Being a Discharge Coordinator may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Discharge Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to coordinate discharges with a community-based hospital transition team for patients discharged from the emergency room and inpatient psychiatric units. The Discharge Care Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring successful transitions of care through the provision of coordinated discharges to a community-based clinical team. They will support community-based care referrals and sharing of treatment recommendations through the HFS-funded Healthcare Transformation grant opportunity. The Collaborative Bridges team is an innovative care coordination pilot program to connect individuals and families with substance abuse and mental health needs upon their discharge from Westside Safety Net hospitals and provide support with therapy and care coordination services until linked to long-term community providers or consumer needs are resolved.
AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED DEFINITION
AGE OF PATIENT POPULATION SERVED __ Neonate (birth - 28 days) __ Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) __ Pediatric (1 - 12 yrs) __ Adolescent (13 – 17 yrs) __ Adult (18 – 64 yrs) __ Geriatric (65 yrs. & older) __ Nonage Specific Task (N/A) | POPULATION __ Bariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40, or greater than 35 with weight-related comorbidities __ Patient with exceptional communication needs __ Patient with developmental delays __ Patient at the end of life __ Patient under isolation precautions _X_ All Populations |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and ability to distinguish colors. There may be periods of stressful, intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem solving situations.