Discharge Care Coordinator

Springfield Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Discharge Specialist to coordinate discharges and transfers, verify post-discharge needs, and educate patients and families on options. The role includes arranging transportation, coordinating with home health and facilities, and ensuring proper documentation.

Required: LPN license (preferred), 2+ years in acute or long-term care, and strong communication skills. On-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Customer service experience and/or training preferred.
• Office computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Discharge Coordination with staff to plan patient discharges and transfers.
• Support utilization management and data collection for discharge processes.
• Participate in on-call and weekend coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Office software

Education

LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Discharge Specialist to coordinate discharges and transfers, verify post-discharge needs, and educate patients and families on options. The role includes arranging transportation, coordinating with home health and facilities, and ensuring proper documentation.

Required: LPN license (preferred), 2+ years in acute or long-term care, and strong communication skills. On-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.