Discharge Planner

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker.
• Aid in the development and implementation of discharge plans.
• Assist with case management referrals and authorizations.
• Maintain and coordinate Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewers and file them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure.
• Assist with Discharge Planning 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.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
• High School diploma required. Associates degree or LVN license preferred. Experience in the hospital setting preferred.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.49/Hr. to $20.00/Hr. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.