Discharge Coordinator Full-Time Varied

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe primary job duties this position is responsible for achieving are listed in order of importance.Job Summary: To facilitate a safe discharge and/or transition of care for patients from hospital, lower level of care or to the community.Initiates the discharge planning process, works with patient, family, responsible party and/or conservator.Collaborates and rounds with Case Managers to discuss discharge plan. Updates regularly on discharge progressWorks with outside facilities, vendors and providers while following the guidelines set by the insurer, Medicare and Med-iCalCoordinates transfer for both higher level of care, and discharge to a lower level of careAttends multidisciplinary roundingInitiate referrals and arranges post-discharge servicesDME, SNF, HH including: physical therapy, safety evaluation, wound care, dialysis, and IV infusionCompletes and documents Patient Choice Form per CMS regulation on all Home Health and SNF placements for all Medicare productsSupply family with any additional requested resources i.e. Caregivers, Board and Care, or Assisted Living (ALF)Assists with discharge transportationEnsures that the patient, family, responsible party and/or conservator are aware of and in agreement with the DCPCollaborates to obtain appropriate authorization from managed health care plans for discharge needsMaintains Medi-Cal Administrative Placement Lists for submissions to Medi-CalUnderstanding of SNF placements and level of care through understanding of Medi-Cal administrative daily processMonitors and assists/delivers the Medicare IMM’s (Important Message from Medicare) and the Patient Choice Form.Maintain ongoing and consistent communication with nursing, physician, patient, patient representative and case management regarding plan and updates.Document all interactions in ParagonEscalate any barriers or issues to the Leadership Team as they arise.Performs other duties as assignedJOB QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.)High school Diploma or equivalentPreferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)Bachelor’s Degree preferredCollege courses in Business Administration and/or Healthcare Administration preferred.Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Must be able to work in a union environment.Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)N/ARequired Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment).Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire).Shift: Varied Shift Hours: Varied Weekly Hours: 40 Type/Status: Full-Time FTE: 1.0