Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

RN-BSN/MSN tuition savings

DNP tuition savings

Benefits Guest Website

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates the Psychiatric Institute Of Washington, seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate inpatient-to-community transitions and ensure timely, safe discharges. You will support aftercare arrangements and follow-up, while maintaining clear communication across care teams.

Responsibilities include data tracking, paperwork audits, and coordinating with external referral sources to ensure seamless patient transitions and compliant discharge processes.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multitask in a healthcare setting.
• Proficient in Excel and effective communication with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assists with discharge planning and aftercare arrangements.
• Manages follow-up calls to external referral sources.
• Audits discharge paperwork for accuracy before patient transition.
• Tracks discharge data and compiles discharge reports.
• Ensures discharge transition records are sent to receiving providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates the Psychiatric Institute Of Washington, seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate inpatient-to-community transitions and ensure timely, safe discharges. You will support aftercare arrangements and follow-up, while maintaining clear communication across care teams.

Responsibilities include data tracking, paperwork audits, and coordinating with external referral sources to ensure seamless patient transitions and compliant discharge processes.