Summary:

Reports to the manager of Case Management and under the guidance of case management provides assistance to ensure implementation of discharge arrangements for all patients. 

 

Responsibilities:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization�s values of Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients customers and one another.

Functions as a liaison between patient/hospital and outside agencies regarding discharge arrangements. Primarily but not limited to arranging post hospital encounter MD visits. 

May participate in departmental studies and projects to include planning and coordinating activities

Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures including protecting the confidentiality of patient information.

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Other information:

EDUCATION:

Equivalent to a high school diploma. 

EXPERIENCE:

One year's experience in a medical setting. Computer skills required. 

Ability to work and communicate with a variety of individuals. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and disease is minimized and controlled by adherence to Hospital Infection Control policy and procedures.

Must be able to make hospital rounds through various patient care areas either by walking or through some other mobile means. Visual acuity and finger dexterity is needed to review and carry medical records navigate through automated system screens and type on a typical computer terminal keyboard. Lifting of up to 10 lbs. may be necessary to transport items from one care unit to the next.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

 

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

 

Work Type: Per Diem

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: Non-Union

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