Post Acute Placement Assistant

pathology.vcu.edu

Post-acute placement coordination
Electronic medical record management
Discharge planning support
The Post Acute Placement Assistant ensures safe, timely patient flow from the VCU Medical Center to appropriate post-acute destinations by coordinating essential information and communication across care teams and external providers

Job Summary

  • The Post Acute Placement Assistant ensures safe, timely patient flow from the VCU Medical Center to appropriate post-acute destinations by coordinating essential information and communication across care teams and external providers.
  • This role supports multiple healthcare professionals by organizing patient and insurance details and facilitating efficient discharge planning to prevent readmissions and promote continuity of care.
  • The position requires managing complex, time-sensitive placements, leveraging technology, and maintaining compliance while working in a fast-paced environment with a high-volume caseload.

Matching Summary

The Post Acute Placement Assistant ensures safe, timely patient flow from the VCU Medical Center to appropriate post-acute destinations by coordinating essential information and communication across care teams and external providers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • post-acute placement coordination
  • electronic medical record management
  • discharge planning support
  • patient information organization
  • communication with care teams
  • referral management software
  • high-volume caseload management

Nice-to-have

  • working knowledge of EPIC EHR
  • advanced referral management skills
  • strong coordination skills
  • exceptional organizational abilities
  • excellent oral and written communication
  • customer service skills
  • ability to work under tight deadlines

Key Requirements

  • minimum three years healthcare experience
  • experience in hospital discharge planning
  • knowledge of medical terminology
  • proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Adobe
  • ability to manage multiple priorities
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • work day shifts with rotating weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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