Discharge Care Coordination Specialist

Renown-Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health is seeking a Discharge Planning Assistant to support the Hospital Care Management and Acute Rehab teams in Reno. The role focuses on coordinating patient discharge plans through teamwork and effective communication, ensuring timely movement and proper documentation in the medical record.

Required is working-level English and clerical experience in a medical setting; knowledge of Epic and other hospital software is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.
• Two years clerical experience in the medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating discharge plans for patients across Care Management and Acute Rehab teams.
• Attend unit rounds daily to communicate progress of discharge planning activities.
• Initiate referrals and follow-up with home care agencies, infusion, wound care, durable medical equipment, skilled nursing and hospice providers.
• Arrange transportation and verify admission orders as needed.
• Document all discharge planning activities in the medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Discharge planning coordination

Tools

Epic

Job description

Renown Health is seeking a Discharge Planning Assistant to support the Hospital Care Management and Acute Rehab teams in Reno. The role focuses on coordinating patient discharge plans through teamwork and effective communication, ensuring timely movement and proper documentation in the medical record.

Required is working-level English and clerical experience in a medical setting; knowledge of Epic and other hospital software is beneficial.