Discharge Coordinator directs daily operation of record processing to ensure that discharge records are properly received, organized, and forwarded to the appropriate physician for completion. Audits medical records to guarantee compliance with institution standards, procedures and policies. Being a Discharge Coordinator may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Discharge Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Responsibilities
Performance Standard
1. Assessment
Does the initial screening of all elective inpatient admissions related to:
· Appropriateness of admission
· Coordinates and supervises data and reporting needs. Provide timely discharge planning.
· Coordinates out-of-area transfers as well as third party contractual arrangements and supervise ground transportation, home health and durable medical equipment.
· Appropriate resource utilization
· Coordinates the pre-admission screening and education of the identified patient populations
· Documents patients admitted directly through Pre-Admissions in the lap to system and forward the information on to the Case Managers as appropriate with discharge planning concerns and the initial discharge-planning screen.
· Utilization and documents patient admitted directly.
2. Technical and Job Specific Skills
3. Assists Case Managers with patient transfers and discharges.
Performance/
Process Improvement
· Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.
· Is knowledgeable of performance/process improvement.
· Offers performance/process improvement
Guest/
Interdepartmental Relations
· As observed by representatives of management all interactions are conducted in a professional manner.
· Consistently exhibits phone protocol
· Consistently contributes to the team effort (e.g., assists co-workers when need is observed or upon request, offers constructive suggestions.
Productivity
Key Success Factors
Qualifications:
2. Minimum Experience: 2 -3 years’ experience in an acute care setting preferred. Working knowledge of InterQual IS-SI Milliman and Robertson Managed Care guidelines, Erickson Life Skills (Age Competencies), Medicare Part A and Part B, Medic-Cal NCQA, HEDIS and other criteria as identified by the Quality/Care Management Department. Working knowledge of Care-M.A.P. development and implementation. Working knowledge of managed care and capitation.
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