What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Management Coordinator position at Adventist Health?
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
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
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Healthstream Basic Life Support (HS-BLS) or HeartCode BLS (HBLS): Required
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
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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