Care Transition Coordinator

Hurley • Flint, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Acts with the goal of providing coordination and support to patients and their families/ care partners in transitioning from the acute hospital to a post acute community setting. Works in concert with the Care Coordination Department, Nurse Case Managers, Social Work Case Managers, and Clinical Navigators to ensure continuity of care, positive patient outcomes, and reduction of bed turnaround delays related to discharge planned to non-home settings. Effectively utilizes EMR. Obtains authorizations and updates statuses for discharge coordination when needed. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Works independently and incorporates positive patient experience tools and practices into their daily workflow. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and patient-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

• Effective utilization of EMR.
• Ability to obtain authorizations and update statuses for discharge coordination.
• Participation in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Incorporation of positive patient experience tools and practices into daily workflow.
• Courteous and patient-focused manner in performing job duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and support to patients and their families/care partners in transitioning from the acute hospital to a post-acute community setting.
• Ensure continuity of care, positive patient outcomes, and reduction of bed turnaround delays related to discharge planned to non-home settings.
• Effectively utilize EMR.
• Obtain authorizations and update statuses for discharge coordination when needed.
• Participate in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Incorporate positive patient experience tools and practices into daily workflow.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and patient-focused manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed