Discharge Planner

Job

Days Job Type: Full Time 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 assist with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree. The individual’s responsibilities include the following activities: a) ) arrange post-discharge services b) create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system, c) review patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures, d) provide follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge, e) communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team, f) complete tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff, g) make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls, h) complete process reviews or audits as requested, and I) other duties as assigned EDUCATION Required: High school graduate or equivalent EXPERIENCE Required: 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field.

Preferred: Acute hospital experience. CERTIFICATIONS Preferred: Paramedic, EMT or Certified Nursing Assistant OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Skills required include excellent organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem solving skills, and computer literacy.

Full time · Day shift