Discharge Planner

About the role

The individual in this position works under the direction of the RN and/or Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients, and assists with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree.

Responsibilities

• arrange post-discharge services;
• create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system;
• review patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures;
• provide follow up important message to Medicare patients prior to discharge;
• communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team;
• complete tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff;
• make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls;
• complete process reviews or audits as requested;
• other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent;
• Experience: 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field. Preferred: Acute hospital experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Preferred: Paramedic, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant. Preferred: Experience: Actual hospital experience.