Discharge Planning & Care Coordination Lead

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Discharge Planning Coordinator to join the Care Management team.

The role focuses on coordinating hospital-to-community transitions, arranging placements with facilities, home care, and equipment delivery, and ensuring timely discharge planning in collaboration with RN/SW partners. Candidates should have an associate or bachelor's degree in a health care related field and 2–3 years of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Associate or BS in health care related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating discharge planning and with care teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement of patients with extended care facilities and home care.
• Gather information to achieve discharge plans with RN/SW partners.
• Maintain patient records and ensure timely documentation for discharge.
• Identify delays in discharge and report to Care Coordination leadership.
• Attend training and participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Organized

Prioritization

Communication skills

Self-direction

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor/Associate in health admin

Tools

Allscripts

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Discharge Planning Coordinator to join the Care Management team.

The role focuses on coordinating hospital-to-community transitions, arranging placements with facilities, home care, and equipment delivery, and ensuring timely discharge planning in collaboration with RN/SW partners. Candidates should have an associate or bachelor's degree in a health care related field and 2–3 years of healthcare experience.