Discharge Planner Per Diem Days

Ocean State Job Lot; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Care Coordinator/Unit Clerk to assist patients through the healthcare system, coordinate post-acute referrals, and support continuity of care. The role acts as a patient advocate, coordinating with physicians, nursing, and external facilities to ensure smooth transitions.

Required two years of healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and CMS guideline familiarity.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years continuous recent experience in a healthcare setting as unit clerk /care coordinator or similar position required.
• Team player with multitasking ability and attention to detail; CMS guidelines knowledge preferred.
• Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience navigating patient care across health systems and post-acute referrals.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients through the healthcare system as a patient advocate and health systems navigator.
• Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities.
• Obtains patient choice for post-acute facilities as required by CMS Conditions of Participation.
• Coordinates referrals to post-acute facilities and vendors for managed care.
• Communicates with patients and families regarding transition plans as directed by the Case Manager.
• Documents in the patient’s medical record for continuum of care.
• Attends Physician or Bedside Rounds as directed by the Case Manager.
• May perform data collection or provide reports.
• Assists with higher level of care as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Critical thinking

Spanish (basic)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Manages the discharge/transition process by working closely with the patient and/or family, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team: including physicians, nursing, and community based organizations, to ensure patient's adequate post-acute care transition. Applies substantial knowledge and experience to perform a wide range of advanced activities and/or determines how to use resources to meet schedules and organizational goals; serves as lead for team or work group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists patients through the healthcare system by operating as a patient advocate and health systems navigator.
• Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities.
• Obtains patient choice for post-acute facilities as required by CMS Conditions of Participation.
• Coordinates referrals to post-acute facilities, including home care, DME, SNF, LTAC, Acute Rehabilitation based on patient/family choice when patient has Medicare.
• Coordinates referrals to contracted facilities and vendors for managed care.
• Reports care/discharge barriers to appropriate care manager.
• Follow the continuum of patient care for admission to post-discharge.
• Communicates with patients and families with regard to transition plans, as directed by the Care Manager.
• Promotes clear communication amongst interdisciplinary care team members by ensuring awareness regarding patient care plans.
• Coordinates special needs and projects as assigned (resource manuals, complex placement, recuperative care)
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines for post-acute needs IE: oxygen, wheelchairs, PT/OT/ST, feeding supplies
• Documents in the patient’s medical record for continuum of care.
• Coordinates transportation arrangements according to insurance requirements or as needed to meet post discharge needs
• Assists with post-acute needs as requested by CM Leadership or RN Case Manager.
• Provides education to patient and/or family in the use of equipment as needed
• Attends Physician or Bedside Rounds as directed by the Case Manager or CM Manager
• May be requested to perform data collection or provide reports
• Take the initiative with delivering care
• Assist with higher level of care
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Training preferred

B. Qualifications/Experience

• Two (2) years continuous recent experience in a healthcare setting as unit clerk /care coordinator or similar position required.
• A team player that can multitask and can follow details – knowledge of CMS guidelines preferred
• Highly organized and well developed oral and written communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

C.Special Skills/Knowledge

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association
• Proficient to expert computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel
• Critical thinking
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred but not required
• Medicare conditions of participation, general knowledge of Title XX11 benefits for medi-cal recipients

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.mlkch.org

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