Discharge Planning & Care Coordination Specialist

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy Health Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full Time Discharge Planning Coordinator to support the Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning team. This role provides clerical support, assists with audits, interviews patients, and helps execute safe discharge plans.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, interacts with patients and families, and uses EMR systems to review charts, collect data, and communicate across care teams.

Qualifications

• Clerical support experience a plus.
• Familiarity with medical records and HIPAA compliance a must.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the Discharge Planning staff and assist with tasks to develop and execute discharge plans.
• Provide forms, resources, and information to patients/caregivers as directed by the Discharge Planning staff.
• Utilize electronic medical records to review charts, collect data, document progress, and track communications.

Job description

UPMC Mercy Health Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full Time Discharge Planning Coordinator to support the Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning team. This role provides clerical support, assists with audits, interviews patients, and helps execute safe discharge plans.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, interacts with patients and families, and uses EMR systems to review charts, collect data, and communicate across care teams.