"Discharge Coordinator - Case Management - Lakewood - Per Diem Evenings"

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The Discharge Coordinator is a professional person who plans, manages and coordinates the discharge plan of the acutely hospitalized patient. The Discharge Coordinator works in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team collaborating with the appropriate team members along the continuum of care. The Discharge Coordinator is knowledgeable of available community resources and the healthcare benefits of the acute patient. The Discharge Coordinator will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and be able to work in an intense environment.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Previous acute care, healthcare, or related experience
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or above acute care hospital discharge planning experience
• Working Knowledge of regulatory guidelines including Medicare/CMS guidelines, TJC standards, and NCQA standards
• CA RN or LVN license
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.