Carol Von Ehrenkrook
About Carol Von Ehrenkrook
Carol Von Ehrenkrook serves as a Site Coordinator with extensive experience in coordinating post-discharge services and a strong background in healthcare management. She has worked at Tenet Healthcare in various roles since 2016 and currently holds positions at both Tenet Healthcare and Envision Healthcare in California.
Current Role at Envision Healthcare
Carol Von Ehrenkrook serves as a Site Coordinator at Envision Healthcare, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating post-discharge services, ensuring effective communication with insurance case managers and healthcare liaisons. Her work focuses on facilitating patient discharge plans, which includes creating and following up on electronic referrals for patients requiring post-acute services. She operates within San Luis Obispo County, California.
Previous Experience at Tenet Healthcare
Before her current role, Carol Von Ehrenkrook worked at Tenet Healthcare in various capacities. She served as a Practice Coordinator from 2016 to 2017 and then as a Care Coordinator from 2018 to 2019. In total, she spent approximately two years at Tenet Healthcare, where she developed a comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations and patient management. She transitioned to her current position as Discharge Planner in 2019, where she has continued to apply her expertise.
Educational Background
Carol Von Ehrenkrook holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Bottega University, which she attended from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Roosevelt University. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both healthcare management and psychological principles, enhancing her effectiveness in her current roles.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Carol Von Ehrenkrook has expertise in coordinating post-discharge services, which involves a thorough understanding of insurance and healthcare providers. She conducts research to identify suitable placements for patients with critical needs in long-term acute care facilities. Additionally, she ensures the timely distribution of mandatory Medicare documents as part of the discharge planning process. Her skills facilitate smoother transitions for patients moving from hospital care to post-acute services.
Teaching Experience
Earlier in her career, Carol Von Ehrenkrook worked as an Instructor at ESCUELA DEL RIO from 2002 to 2004. This role contributed to her communication and instructional skills, which are beneficial in her current healthcare coordination positions. Her teaching experience adds to her ability to engage with patients and healthcare professionals effectively.