Case Management Coordinator PD

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a discharge coordination aide to support case management by arranging post-hospital MD visits and coordinating discharge plans. The role emphasizes patient confidentiality and adherence to hospital policies within a general hospital setting.

Requires a high school diploma equivalent and at least one year in a medical setting, plus basic computer skills to navigate records systems and communicate with care teams.

Qualifications

• One year's experience in a medical setting.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a liaison between patient/hospital and outside agencies regarding discharge arrangements.
• Primarily but not limited to arranging post hospital encounter MD visits.
• May participate in departmental studies and projects to include planning and coordinating activities.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including protecting the confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Reports to the manager of Case Management and under the guidance of case management, provides assistance to ensure implementation of discharge arrangements for all patients.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
• Functions as a liaison between patient/hospital and outside agencies regarding discharge arrangements.
• Primarily but not limited to arranging post hospital encounter MD visits.
• May participate in departmental studies and projects to include planning and coordinating activities.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including protecting the confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Equivalent to a high school diploma.

EXPERIENCE

• One year's experience in a medical setting.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of individuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and disease is minimized and controlled by adherence to Hospital Infection Control policy and procedures.
• Must be able to make hospital rounds through various patient care areas either by walking or through some other mobile means.
• Visual acuity and finger dexterity is needed to review and carry medical records navigate through automated system screens and type on a typical computer terminal keyboard.
• Lifting of up to 10 lbs. may be necessary to transport items from one care unit to the next.

Pay Range: $19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: Monday-Friday, business hours

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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