What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Coordinator position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
This position works in partnership with the clinician to serve the patient, and patient's family through the coordination of discharge planning. Discharge planning includes coordinating transportation, setting up aftercare appointments, and faxing or scanning the discharge information to the aftercare provider. This person must possess discretion, the ability to act independently, good clinical judgment, creative thinking and problem-solving initiative. Strong communication skills, and the ability to exhibit empathy are a must. The person in this position must be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills and strong time management skills.
Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Full Time Discharge Coordinator benefit options include:
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
* Tuition Assistance
Qualifications
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling or a behavioral health related field.
Experience:
Two years' experience in a social services setting in behavioral healthcare environment preferred.
Physical requirements:
Medium Work - Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 - 25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of these for light work. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Grasping; Speaking; Hearing; Computer use; Visual acuity (color, depth perception, field of vision); Sitting; Standing; Walking; Pushing; Pulling; Stooping; Reaching; Twisting; Crouching; Agility to perform physical restraints / holds; Agility to administer CPR
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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