Discharge Planning & Care Coordination Specialist

Frisco Medical Center Llp; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Frisco Medical Center Llp in Frisco, TX is seeking a qualified professional to manage discharge planning and coordinate care across the continuum from admission to final disposition.

The role evaluates patients for discharge needs, monitors resources, communicates with payors, and advocates for the patient while adapting to changing situations.

Applicants should have Texas RN or MSW license and experience in case management; proficiency with Word/Excel and EMR systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in case management/discharge planning preferred; acute care experience preferred; experience with Mother/ Baby preferred
• Current Texas license as RN or Medical Social Work required
• Ability to work independently; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required; willingness to learn computer applications and navigate the EMR(s) necessary for work functions; ability to adapt to changing situations and various personalities with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates progress through the continuum of care, from Pre- Admission through Discharge; Evaluates patients for discharge planning needs and appropriately directs the patient’s care; Monitors resource consumption for most effective use; Provides feedback to payors on patient’s clinical status and secures approvals for additional days of stay; Identifies teaching and psychosocial concerns for the best patient outcome; Functions as Patient Advocate to assist patients in resolving concerns.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Independent working

EMR navigation

Communication

Education

Texas RN license

Texas MSW license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Frisco Medical Center Llp in Frisco, TX is seeking a qualified professional to manage discharge planning and coordinate care across the continuum from admission to final disposition.

The role evaluates patients for discharge needs, monitors resources, communicates with payors, and advocates for the patient while adapting to changing situations.

Applicants should have Texas RN or MSW license and experience in case management; proficiency with Word/Excel and EMR systems is expected.