Inpatient Coordinator

Inpatient Care CoordinatorThe Inpatient Care Coordinator is responsible for supporting the process that manages all hospital and skilled nursing admissions, concurrent review, and discharge planning. The goal of the Inpatient Care Coordinator is to effectively support the in-patient management process by assuring the right information is provided timely to the RMG administrative management team, hospitalists' and care managers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include The Following: Anticipate our customer needs: Understand the wants and needs of customers, listen for cues and identify how to respond and what level of intervention they need. Refrains from discussing personal business in front of the customer or speak a foreign language different from the customer's language. Greets patients, family members, and physicians in a positive manner by introducing self, speaking clearly and with confidence. Returns phone calls to customers and follows up with requests. Demonstrates the ability to follow through with requests, sharing of critical information, and getting back to individuals in a timely manner. Demonstrates honesty and integrity in everyday activities. Protects privacy for both patients and employees; ensures all personal health information is kept confidential i.e., (sensitive papers, charts, and reports are not in view of the public). Recognizes when an error has been made and immediately reports to appropriate manager. Functions as liaison between care managers, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians. Communicates using age appropriate language. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Maintains quality monitors as assigned by Supervisor. Participates in orientation, instruction/training of new personnel. Participates in the efficient, effective, and responsible use of resources such as supplies and equipment. Perform Other Duties assigned by management. Organizational Responsibilities: Proactively support and practice company mission, vision and values. Follow Employee Handbook guidelines and company policies and procedures. Follow established departmental dress code. Appropriately and accurately maintain time keeping records. Adhere to attendance policy and time off requests. Follow safety policies and procedures. Be flexible and adaptable and courteous and promote professionalism. Communicate verbally and in writing through appropriate channels. Maintain confidentiality at all times in compliance with company policy and HIPAA requirements. Employee has completed all required annual Compliance training and signed attestation form is attached for each module. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $25 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success. Full Time Position Benefits: The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life. Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options. Health and Wellness: Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees Vision insurance Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employer-Paid Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Behavioral Health Services Savings and Retirement: 401k Retirement Savings Plan Income Protection Insurance Other Benefits: Vacation Time Company celebrations Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program Business-casual working environment Sick days Paid holidays Mileage