Care Transitions Specialist — Weekend Differential

Banner Health; Sun City (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Sun City, AZ, is recruiting a discharge planning coordinator to facilitate safe transitions from hospital to post-acute settings. You will coordinate care plans, collaborate with clinicians, and support patients and families throughout the discharge process.

The role requires a social work degree or nursing/therapy credentials, weekend rotations, and strong communication skills. Banner Health emphasizes patient-centered planning and community resource connections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, or LPN/LRT is required.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and post-acute resources.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends on rotation.
• BLS certification required (except Insurance Division).
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card may be required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Process timely discharge/transfer to post-acute settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to implement discharge plans.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and data collection.
• Document interventions in medical records and transfer patient information.
• Assist patients and families in arranging post-acute plans and follow-up.
• Coordinate community resources and communicate discharge plans clearly.
• Advise on Medicare/Medicaid benefits for transitions.
• Operate under delegated authority and coordinate with supervisors on unusual cases.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field or LPN/LRT

Job description

Banner Health in Sun City, AZ, is recruiting a discharge planning coordinator to facilitate safe transitions from hospital to post-acute settings. You will coordinate care plans, collaborate with clinicians, and support patients and families throughout the discharge process.

The role requires a social work degree or nursing/therapy credentials, weekend rotations, and strong communication skills. Banner Health emphasizes patient-centered planning and community resource connections.