Care Management Coordinator Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Simi Valley is seeking a skilled discharge planner to coordinate the transition from hospital to post-acute care. You will work closely with patients and families and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and community resources to ensure a safe, timely discharge.

The role emphasizes initiative, documentation, and communication, with responsibility for liaison during hospitalization and supporting the care team to meet schedules and goals.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent: Preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative in managing the discharge/transition process.
• Composes confidential correspondence, reports and related material.
• Supports physicians by providing information to referral agencies and discharge readiness.
• Acts as discharge planning contact for patient and family during hospitalization.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates initiative in managing the discharge/transition process.
• Composes and types confidential correspondences, reports, related material.
• Supports physicians by providing necessary information to referral agencies and readiness for discharge.
• Acts as the discharge planning contact for the patient and family during hospitalization.
• Supports others by learning processes to provide adequate support when others are absent.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Discharge planning

Coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree (preferred)

Job description

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

Job Summary:

Manages the discharge/transition process by working closely with the patient and/or family, and coordinating activity with the multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nursing, and community resources to ensure patient’s adequate post acute care transition. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact. Applies substantial knowledge and experience to perform a wide range of advanced activities and/or determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals; serves as working supervisor for team or work group.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates initiative in managing the discharge/transition process.
• Composes and types confidential correspondences, reports, related material from dictation, written, and/or verbal medium.
• Supports physicians by providing necessary information to referral agencies and keeping physician informed of readiness for discharge from a standpoint of required post-discharge services.
• Acts as the discharge planning contact for the patient and family during hospitalization.
• Supports others by learning processes necessary to provide adequate support when others within the organization are absent.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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