Part-Time ED Care Coordinator & Discharge Planner

Sierra View Medical Center; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, CA seeks an ED Care Coordinator in the Social Work category. The role uses InterQual/MCG criteria to guide admissions and discharge planning, coordinating with physicians, payors, and community resources.

This part-time on-site position requires a Master's in social work or related field, with a preference for LCSW, plus 1 year acute care experience. Must hold or obtain BLS, ACSW/AMFT within 90 days, and be able to work holidays and on-call.

Qualifications

• Master's in social work or healthcare field required.
• One year of acute care social services experience; MSW/related degree within 90 days.
• LCSW preferred; BLS cert; ACSW/AMFT cert within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Review utilization for Medicare, Medi-Cal, and third-party payers using criteria.
• Coordinate discharge planning and home health/long-term care.
• Liaise with physicians to document care and options.
• Notify departments of inappropriate admissions and document decisions.
• Support ED care coordination and assign resources per InterQual criteria.

Skills

MSW or healthcare field

Discharge planning

InterQual criteria

Communication skills

Windows

Education

Master's in social work

Master's in healthcare related field

Tools

Windows

Job description

Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, CA seeks an ED Care Coordinator in the Social Work category. The role uses InterQual/MCG criteria to guide admissions and discharge planning, coordinating with physicians, payors, and community resources.

This part-time on-site position requires a Master's in social work or related field, with a preference for LCSW, plus 1 year acute care experience. Must hold or obtain BLS, ACSW/AMFT within 90 days, and be able to work holidays and on-call.