What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Management Coordinator, Per Diem position at Adventist Health?
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Job Summary:
Manages the discharge/transition process by working closely with the patient and/or family, and coordinating activity with the multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nursing, and community resources to ensure patient’s adequate post acute care transition. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact. Applies substantial knowledge and experience to perform a wide range of advanced activities and/or determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals; serves as working supervisor for team or work group.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates initiative in managing the discharge/transition process.
- Composes and types confidential correspondences, reports, related material from dictation, written, and/or verbal medium.
- Supports physicians by providing necessary information to referral agencies and keeping physician informed of readiness for discharge from a standpoint of required post-discharge services.
- Acts as the discharge planning contact for the patient and family during hospitalization.
- Supports others by learning processes necessary to provide adequate support when others within the organization are absent.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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