Discharge Planning Coordinator - Part-Time Evenings

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Part-time Case Management Coordinator to support discharge planning and utilization management.

You will coordinate activities under the Case Manager, assist with referrals and Medicaid submissions, and help interview patients to develop safe discharge plans.

This role requires knowledge of discharge planning terminology, basic computer skills, and a High School Diploma; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments.
• Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the Case Manager/Social Worker and assist with development and implementations of discharge plans.
• Assist with case management referrals and authorizations.
• Maintain and coordinate Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and file them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure.
• Assist with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan.

Skills

Discharge planning knowledge

Utilization management

Case management terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or LVN license

Job description

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Part-time Case Management Coordinator to support discharge planning and utilization management.

You will coordinate activities under the Case Manager, assist with referrals and Medicaid submissions, and help interview patients to develop safe discharge plans.

This role requires knowledge of discharge planning terminology, basic computer skills, and a High School Diploma; hospital experience is preferred.