Patient Resource Coordinator

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

8d•$28 - $41

About The Position

We’ll rely on you to coordinate details to ensure an effective patient discharge. Your exemplary work will reflect the values of teamwork, respect and compassion, effective use of resources, and initiative that are inherent to an organization committed to making life better for others.

Requirements

BS/BA, or equivalent experience, required.
1 year of case management, discharge planning, or care coordination in a community mental health organization, primary care or other healthcare work environment.
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of community resources and the social service delivery system,
Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, their support persons, physicians, and staff
Ability to foster communication and build relationships among the treatment team
Excellent time management skills
Computer literate and ability to utilize Microsoft programs
Data management
Initiate coordination
Investigate and create new referral pathways.

Nice To Haves

Prefer BS/BA in a Behavioral Science field for Unity.
Preferred RBSW for Unity Staff.

Responsibilities

Actualizing the transition plan developed by the Care Management Staff for patients discharging from Legacy facilities including Unity services.
Providing routine updates to the appropriate teams regarding community resource changes.
Assisting in providing patients with flexible service items, including setting up phones.
Managing and providing Medicare patients with an Important Message from Medicare (IMM).
Providing primary support to Care Management teams. Secondary support may include other teams within the department as needed.