JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of care for the acute inpatient population. The PCC collaborates with physicians, patient/family, nursing, utilization review, and other healthcare team members to assure continuum of patient care progression for clinical and cost-effective outcomes. This role also facilitates and coordinates with community providers and ambulatory case managers to assist with appropriate level and transition of care for a safe discharge and preventing re-admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Discharge planning activities.
• Work with physicians and ancillary team to ensure patient has an appropriate discharge plan.
• Work with patient/family to create a discharge plan.
• Collaborate with rounding physicians on care coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with discharge planning.
• Experience working with physicians and ancillary teams.
• Experience working with patients and families.