CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

Job Summary: 

To facilitate a safe discharge and/or transition of care for patients from hospital, lower level of care or to the community.

Initiates the discharge planning process, works with patient, family, responsible party and/or conservator.Collaborates and rounds with Case Managers to discuss discharge plan. Updates regularly on discharge progressWorks with outside facilities, vendors and providers while following the guidelines set by the insurer, Medicare and Med-iCalCoordinates transfer for both higher level of care, and discharge to a lower level of careAttends multidisciplinary roundingInitiate referrals and arranges post-discharge servicesDME, SNF, HH including: physical therapy, safety evaluation, wound care, dialysis, and IV infusionCompletes and documents Patient Choice Form per CMS regulation on all Home Health and SNF placements for all Medicare productsSupply family with any additional requested resources i.e. Caregivers, Board and Care, or Assisted Living (ALF)Assists with discharge transportationEnsures that the patient, family, responsible party and/or conservator are aware of and in agreement with the DCPCollaborates to obtain appropriate authorization from managed health care plans for discharge needsMaintains Medi-Cal Administrative Placement Lists for submissions to Medi-CalMonitors and assists/delivers the Medicare IMM’s (Important Message from Medicare) and the Patient Choice Form.Maintain ongoing and consistent communication with nursing, physician, patient, patient representative and case management regarding plan and updates.Document all interactions in ParagonEscalate any barriers or issues to the Leadership Team as they arise.Performs other duties as assignedUnderstanding of SNF placements and level of care through understanding of Medi-Cal administrative daily process

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
College courses in Business Administration and/or Healthcare Administration preferred.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Must be able to work in a union environment.

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment).

 

High school Diploma or equivalent

Shift: Day
Shift Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Weekly Hours: Varied
Type/Status: Per Diem
FTE: Example 0.2