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Lifepoint Health Careers
Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
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What they do
A Clinical Coordinator coordinates operations and oversees medical assisting staff in a clinic or medical department. Responsibilities include supervision of day-to-day operations, management of business aspects, HR duties within the team.
$71,717 / year median in Arizona
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Your experience matters Copper Springs is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute A Discharge Coordinator who excels in this role: Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge. Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services. Actively participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient's provider and therapist. Provide patients and families with resource information related to future care needs. Communicate proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources. Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff. Complete all required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner. Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies. Maintain confidentiality and ensure all HIPAA standards are upheld. Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: