Care Management Coordinator, Per-Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health • Portland, OR

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About The Position

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland
has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In
partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical
offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of
award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding
areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving
the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the
Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon
coast.

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.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees