US-OR-TUALATIN
Job ID: 24-40451
Type: Regular Full-Time
Meridian Park Medical Ctr campus
Overview
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.
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is the South Metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care and orthopedic and total joint surgery. Plus a birth center and breast health center.
Responsibilities
The Patient Resource Coordinator is responsible for 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; assists providing patients with flexible service items, including setting up phones; and manages and provides Medicare patients with an Important Message from Medicare (IMM). This position provides primary support to Care Management teams. Secondary support may include other teams within the department as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
BS/BA, or equivalent experience, required. Prefer BS/BA in a Behavioral Science field for Unity.
Experience:
1 year of case management, discharge planning, or care coordination in a community mental health organization, primary care or other healthcare work environment.
Skills:
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.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Compensation details: 26.07-37.27 Hourly Wage
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