Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Wailuku (HI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is seeking a Case Management Specialist to provide non-clinical support and assist with coordinating health care services for patients transitioning across levels of care.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge plans, preparing referral packets, and communicating with facilities and insurance providers. The role requires healthcare experience and strong documentation skills to ensure smooth transitions for patients across post-acute settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of healthcare experience required.
• Associates degree or two (2) years of directly related experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communications skills are essential.
• Familiar and comfortable with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement discharge plans developed by Care Cont team.
• Document actions according to hospital and department standards.
• Obtain placement availability for post-acute providers and communicate to Care Management.
• Prepare and transmit referral packets for discharge to various post-acute services.
• Follow-up on referrals to ensure receipt and completeness of information.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology familiarity

PC skills (Word/Excel/Databases)

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of directly related experience

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database software

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is seeking a Case Management Specialist to provide non-clinical support and assist with coordinating health care services for patients transitioning across levels of care.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge plans, preparing referral packets, and communicating with facilities and insurance providers. The role requires healthcare experience and strong documentation skills to ensure smooth transitions for patients across post-acute settings.