Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
At UCLA Health, our people are here for more than a career. They’re committed to elevating the lives of everyone they come into contact with. It’s only possible when you’re passionate about what you do and where you get to do it. As a key member of our team, you’ll be able to use your unique experience to help support positive patient experiences.
Come join our Care Coordination and Clinical Social Work Department as a Comprehensive Care Coordinator at UCLA Health. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Manager of Care Coordination and Clinical Social Work and the Systems Director for Care Coordination, you will work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, case managers, social workers, and other care teams at the hospital to identify, assess, and assist homeless patients needing resources. You’ll help provide links to medical centers, shelter, recuperative care, pharmacy and other vital resources to our homeless patients at time of discharge and throughout the care continuum.
The Comprehensive Care Coordinator will:
- Attend county/community meetings for Service Planning Area 5 and represent UCLA.
- Work with community partners to strengthen partnerships.
- Ensure that patient’s lacking secure housing have a care plan when discharging from the hospital that addresses medical, psychosocial and behavioral needs.
- Assist in the development and upkeep of logs/data, and will review/audit the homeless log to ensure compliance with SB 1152.
At UCLA Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to play a key role in supporting exceptional patient experiences, join us and enjoy a fulfilling career at UCLA Health.
Salary offers are determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, and equity. The full salary range for this position is $32.20 – $51.36 Hourly. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is about $32.20 – $37.00 Hourly.
We are looking for a detail oriented, organized, and caring individual with:
- Proficient medical terminology knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written proficiency in the English language, and proficient verbal Spanish language skills
- Ability to perform tasks using Microsoft Word and Excel with accuracy and appropriate formatting
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and administrative personnel
- Skills in organizing and prioritizing workload in order to meet deadlines in light of changing, heavy workload and competing requirements
- Problem solving skills, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations quickly and accurately
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, experience with emergency department services, and experience with the homeless population.
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