Discharge Planner

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker
• Assist with development and implementations of discharge plans
• Assist with case management referrals and authorizations
• Maintain and coordinate Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and file them accordingly or as per facility's procedure
• Assist with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Discharge Planning/Utilization Management/Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments
• Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge
• High School Diploma required
• Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current (preferred)
• Associate's degree or LVN license preferred
• Experience in the hospital setting preferred

Pay

• $23.58 to $26.89 per hour (estimated compensation range including wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation)
• Actual starting compensation determined by skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

Schedule

• Full Time
• Days