Coord. Discharge

Job Description

Implements and coordinates aspects of the patient's plan of care to include verbal communication with key players - patient/family, interdisciplinary team members, providers, community resources constituents, etc. in a timely manner. Provides education/instruction to patient/family regarding coordination of elements of outlined plan of care. Represents University Medical Center of El Paso and Texas Tech in a professional manner. Performs secretarial/clerical duties to support overall daily operations and reporting goals in assigned area.

Required Skills

• Works well with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under tight time constraints.
• Knowledgeable regarding community resources.
• Knowledge of basic computer, word-processing, and spreadsheet skills, Microsoft.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Required Experience

• A. Work Experience: Two years of general office experience. Medical office environment preferred.
• B. Education and Training: High School diploma required. Associates degree in Human Services preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent a plus, but not required.