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.
• High School Diploma required.
• Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Associates degree or LVN license preferred.
• Experience in the hospital setting preferred.

Pay

The current compensation range for this role is $23.00 to $30.08. 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.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.