Discharge Coordinator jobs in Washington

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Job Title:Case Management Discharge Coordinator

Req:2023-0314

Location:VMC Main Campus

Department:Case Management

Shift:Days

Type:Full Time

FTE:1

Hours:

City State:Renton, WA

Salary Range:Min $26.26 - Max $38.60/hrly. DOE

Job Description:

Job Description

Case Management

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Case Management Discharge Coordinator

JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for assisting the discharge planning daily operational work to ensure a timely and smooth transition in patient care needs. Works in coordination with multiple stakeholders including the discharge planners, patients/families, staff and systems to achieve high quality, cost-effective, and patient-focused outcomes.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Case Management

HOURS OF WORK: Typically, Monday - Friday. Hours may vary to meet departmental needs.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager, Case Management

PREREQUISITES:

Minimum two years care management experience required, preferably in an acute health care or primary care clinic setting.

Experience in use of Electronic Health Record (EHR), preferably Epic.

High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience with the continuum of care model in the management of complex patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Sensitivity to coordinate care for patients and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and with varied medical and developmental needs.

Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team, including physicians and external health care professionals, to achieve desired clinical, service and financial outcomes.

Ability to set priorities among multiple demands; produce accurate work and meet deadlines.

Neat and well-groomed appearance consistent with VMC dress code policy.

Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to type fluently and quickly; and write legibly, spell correctly, and use accepted grammar.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.

B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

Works collaboratively with the discharge planning team in facilitating discharges to skilled nursing facilities, adult family homes, home health agencies, and in procuring other additional resources prior to discharge such as durable medical equipment.

Plans for and manages a panel of patients requiring services post discharge, utilizing appropriate resources to communicate with facilities, agencies, and network partners regarding discharge needs.

In conjunction with direction from discharge planning team, manages communications with skilled nursing facilities, adult family homes, and home health agencies in securing authorization for admission. This includes sending clinical records, or clinical updates, answering provider questions, and updating the discharge planner regularly.

Manages transportation needs, when indicated, including cabulance and ambulance transfers.

In conjunction with direction from discharge planning team, meets with patients and families to provide basic information or material regarding discharge options.

Delivers to patients MOON notifications or other documentation as required by CMS when requested.

Manages documentation in Epic EMR regarding post discharge patient choice, discharge and disposition including final destination reconciliation to all referents.

Maintains collaborative and positive relationships with community partners and providers.

Perform other duties as assigned to meet patient/program needs including participation in orientation of new staff.

Created: 8/19

Grade: NCNM22

FLSA: E

CC: 8715

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES:

Minimum two years care management experience required, preferably in an acute health care or primary care clinic setting.

Experience in use of Electronic Health Record (EHR), preferably Epic.

High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience with the continuum of care model in the management of complex patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Sensitivity to coordinate care for patients and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and with varied medical and developmental needs.

Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team, including physicians and external health care professionals, to achieve desired clinical, service and financial outcomes.

Ability to set priorities among multiple demands; produce accurate work and meet deadlines.

Neat and well-groomed appearance consistent with VMC dress code policy.

Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to type fluently and quickly; and write legibly, spell correctly, and use accepted grammar.