Hospital Discharge & Care Coordinator

mhnetwork; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Virginia is seeking a full time Discharge Planning Specialist to support the Care Facilitator and Social Worker in coordinating safe, timely discharge plans.

This role requires collaboration with patients, families, and care teams to ensure smooth transitions. The Discharge Planning Specialist coordinates discharge services such as home health, DME, rehab placement, and connects patients with community resources, maintaining clear and compassionate communication

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist Care Facilitator and/or Social Worker with discharge planning.
• Coordinate discharge services such as home health, DME, rehab placement.
• Liaise with patients, families and hospital departments to ensure timely, safe discharges.

Skills

BLS

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Junior College/Technical School

Job description

St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Virginia is seeking a full time Discharge Planning Specialist to support the Care Facilitator and Social Worker in coordinating safe, timely discharge plans.

This role requires collaboration with patients, families, and care teams to ensure smooth transitions. The Discharge Planning Specialist coordinates discharge services such as home health, DME, rehab placement, and connects patients with community resources, maintaining clear and compassionate communication