Care Coordination Specialist — Discharge & Continuity

IntelliResume; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 146,026,000 - 206,640,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is seeking a CD Patient Care professional to coordinate with physicians and staff to develop care and discharge plans, monitor clinical activities, and ensure continuity of care for patients. This on-site role is based in Wailuku, HI, at MMMC and is offered as a full-time position.

The role emphasizes collaboration across healthcare teams, patient management, and ongoing education of team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives, with direct patient

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-admission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews.
• Escalate unresolved utilization and system problems.
• Conduct rounds and review patient admissions under Kaiser Skilled Nursing Facility benefit.
• Monitor the progression of the plan of care and facilitate discussions with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding care provisions.
• Develop, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive discharge plans.
• Monitor care processes and assist in developing guidelines and care paths.
• Identify opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in care quality.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to maintain clinical expertise.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is seeking a CD Patient Care professional to coordinate with physicians and staff to develop care and discharge plans, monitor clinical activities, and ensure continuity of care for patients. This on-site role is based in Wailuku, HI, at MMMC and is offered as a full-time position.

The role emphasizes collaboration across healthcare teams, patient management, and ongoing education of team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives, with direct patient