Discharge Coordinator Full-Time Varied

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The primary job duties this position is responsible for achieving are listed in order of importance.

Job Summary: 

To facilitate a safe discharge and/or transition of care for patients from hospital, lower level of care or to the community.

• Initiates the discharge planning process, works with patient, family, responsible party and/or conservator.
• Collaborates and rounds with Case Managers to discuss discharge plan. Updates regularly on discharge progress
• Works with outside facilities, vendors and providers while following the guidelines set by the insurer, Medicare and Med-iCal
• Coordinates transfer for both higher level of care, and discharge to a lower level of care
• Attends multidisciplinary rounding
• Initiate referrals and arranges post-discharge services
• DME, SNF, HH including: physical therapy, safety evaluation, wound care, dialysis, and IV infusion
• Completes and documents Patient Choice Form per CMS regulation on all Home Health and SNF placements for all Medicare products
• Supply family with any additional requested resources i.e. Caregivers, Board and Care, or Assisted Living (ALF)
• Assists with discharge transportation
• Ensures that the patient, family, responsible party and/or conservator are aware of and in agreement with the DCP
• Collaborates to obtain appropriate authorization from managed health care plans for discharge needs
• Maintains Medi-Cal Administrative Placement Lists for submissions to Medi-Cal
• Understanding of SNF placements and level of care through understanding of Medi-Cal administrative daily process
• Monitors and assists/delivers the Medicare IMM’s (Important Message from Medicare) and the Patient Choice Form.
• Maintain ongoing and consistent communication with nursing, physician, patient, patient representative and case management regarding plan and updates.
• Document all interactions in Paragon
• Escalate any barriers or issues to the Leadership Team as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.)

• High school Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• College courses in Business Administration and/or Healthcare Administration preferred.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment).
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire).