Discharge Planner

Job description

Shift: Days Hours: SUMMARY: 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: - 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, and - other duties as assigned. Minimum Education: - High School diploma or equivalent required; - Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum Experience: - One (1) year of recent unit secretary experience in an acute care hospital, unit secretary medical assistance preferred or equivalent; - Skills required include: excellent organizational skills, excellent verbal...