Patient Discharge Coordinator

St. Francis Medical Center; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a dedicated Case Management professional to coordinate activities under the Case Manager/Social Worker guidance. You will assist in developing discharge plans, handling referrals and authorizations, and managing Medicaid submissions while interviewing patients and families to craft safe, patient-focused discharge strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hospital staff in a fast-paced environment and supports a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions.
• 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.
• Assist with development and implementation of discharge plans.
• Assist with case management referrals and authorizations.
• Maintain Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and file them.
• Assist with Discharge Planning by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan.

Skills

Discharge Planning

Utilization Management

Case Management terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or LVN license

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a dedicated Case Management professional to coordinate activities under the Case Manager/Social Worker guidance. You will assist in developing discharge plans, handling referrals and authorizations, and managing Medicaid submissions while interviewing patients and families to craft safe, patient-focused discharge strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hospital staff in a fast-paced environment and supports a comprehensive benefits package.