Discharge Planner FT -

Job description

POSITION 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 assists 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. General Functions: Utilization Management  Validates patient’s demographic and payer information with patient/family and notifies Patient Access immediately if any corrections are needed within 24 hours of admission  Validates that all commercial/managed care discharge have an authorization for status and level of care provi...