What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Specialist position at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center?
Job Description
Total Rewards
"Your life - our Mission"
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $21.72 - $25.55/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
This job is located in Dixon,IL
Monday - Friday 08:00-16:30, rotating weekends and holidays
Prefer experience in hospital transitions of patients. Role will be coordinating services for hospitalized patients to the next appropriate level of care in the community setting. Currently the role is not on Epic and will have a separate charting system called CERNER, any experience with the application is preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Transition Specialist is the primary resource for the inpatient care management team by supporting patients in need of post-acute services and transportation as they transition from an acute setting to the home or post-acute care facility. Collaborates with case managers, providers, and post-acute service representatives to determine the most appropriate post-acute care services for the patient and assist in transitioning them home or other setting with the identified service upon discharge. In collaboration with the case manager, participates in discussions about patient and family transition needs and the execution of referral process for all transition needs post hospitalization. Arranges, documents, and follows-up on post-acute care and transportation needs. Responsible for appropriate use of resources to ensure our patients receive care that is continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated across the care continuum. The Transition Specialist will ensure internal communication is appropriate and accurate as well as ensure communication with patients and families is timely, consistent, and includes appropriate expectation setting and teach back.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School/GED Experience: 2 years of experience in health care and/or customer service Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Working knowledge of electronic health record Familiarity with medical terminology Other requirements/information: Demonstrated ability to work independently and strong critical thinking skills to prioritize and execute own workload to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and within established timeframe.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
"Your life - our Mission"
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $21.72 - $25.55/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
This job is located in Dixon,IL
Monday - Friday 08:00-16:30, rotating weekends and holidays
Prefer experience in hospital transitions of patients. Role will be coordinating services for hospitalized patients to the next appropriate level of care in the community setting. Currently the role is not on Epic and will have a separate charting system called CERNER, any experience with the application is preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Transition Specialist is the primary resource for the inpatient care management team by supporting patients in need of post-acute services and transportation as they transition from an acute setting to the home or post-acute care facility. Collaborates with case managers, providers, and post-acute service representatives to determine the most appropriate post-acute care services for the patient and assist in transitioning them home or other setting with the identified service upon discharge. In collaboration with the case manager, participates in discussions about patient and family transition needs and the execution of referral process for all transition needs post hospitalization. Arranges, documents, and follows-up on post-acute care and transportation needs. Responsible for appropriate use of resources to ensure our patients receive care that is continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated across the care continuum. The Transition Specialist will ensure internal communication is appropriate and accurate as well as ensure communication with patients and families is timely, consistent, and includes appropriate expectation setting and teach back.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School/GED Experience: 2 years of experience in health care and/or customer service Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Working knowledge of electronic health record Familiarity with medical terminology Other requirements/information: Demonstrated ability to work independently and strong critical thinking skills to prioritize and execute own workload to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and within established timeframe.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $22 - $26
