Care Transition Coordinator

UCI Health; Fountain Valley (CA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UCI Health is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate post-acute services under the RN Case Manager. Responsibilities include arranging services, handling electronic referrals, and ensuring proper patient communications before discharge.

The role emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and teamwork within the health system. Location is Orange County area with standard hospital operating hours.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Word processing and basic computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Customer service skills appropriate to the job are essential.
• Ability to work at a pace appropriate to workload.
• Ability to collaborate with the health system across teams.

Aufgaben

• Arrange post-discharge services for patients.
• Create and follow up electronic referrals using the Case Management system.
• Review patient choice letters with patients/families for signatures.
• Provide follow up information to Medicare patients prior to discharge.
• Communicate with patients, families and care team.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Case Manager.
• Make copies, send faxes and make phone calls.
• Complete process reviews or audits as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Word processing

Medical terminology

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case Management System

Jobbeschreibung

UCI Health is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate post-acute services under the RN Case Manager. Responsibilities include arranging services, handling electronic referrals, and ensuring proper patient communications before discharge.

The role emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and teamwork within the health system. Location is Orange County area with standard hospital operating hours.