Care Transitions Specialist

St Claire; Morehead, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire is seeking a discharge coordinator to ensure a seamless discharge experience.

You will act as the liaison between patient families and the care team, identify barriers, coordinate equipment, transportation, and follow-up appointments to promote safe transitions of care. The role requires an active RN license or CMA certification and 0-1 years of healthcare experience; high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• CMA certification required
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication among care team and patient families to ensure seamless discharge
• Identifies barriers to discharge and coordinates with nurses and case managers
• Verifies placement of equipment orders and transportation for safe discharge
• Notifies patients about follow-up appointments and ensures prescriptions are sent to pharmacies
• Monitors progress and follows up for safe transitions of care

Skills

Discharge coordination

Communication

Care coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UK St. Claire is seeking a discharge coordinator to ensure a seamless discharge experience.

You will act as the liaison between patient families and the care team, identify barriers, coordinate equipment, transportation, and follow-up appointments to promote safe transitions of care. The role requires an active RN license or CMA certification and 0-1 years of healthcare experience; high school diploma or equivalent is required.