Discharge Planner - Utilization Management
Responsibilities
Responsible for the coordination of 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.
Assists with case management referrals and authorizations.
Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure.
Assists 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.
- 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 $23.00 to $27.16. 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.
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