Overview

• The Discharge Coordinator’s job is to assist/support the Case Manager in ensuring that patient’s transition from the hospital to another level of care is successful. This would include transfer to LTAC, SNF, ECF, Assisted Living, B & C, home or other destinations as outlined in the Discharge Care Plan assessment.
• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in coordinating patient’s continuation of care post discharge in the acute hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and insurance company procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Strong computer skills; Proficient in MS Office preferred.
• Electronic medical record experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Prefer four (4) years of Case Management Discharge Planning.