Discharge Planner

Saint Clare's Health; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Case Management Coordinator to support discharge planning and coordination under the Case Manager. The role includes interviewing patients/families and assisting with Medicaid submissions to ensure safe transitions.

Responsibilities focus on developing safe discharge plans, coordinating referrals and authorizations, and gathering data for state submissions. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree or LVN preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Discharge Planning / Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Case Management Department under the Case Manager.
• Assist with discharge plans, referrals, and authorizations.
• Collect data to develop safe patient-focused discharge plans.

Skills

Discharge Planning

Utilization Management

Case Management

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree or LVN license

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

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 the development and implementation of discharge plans, case management referrals and authorizations, and maintaining and coordinating Medicaid state submission forms. Assist with discharge planning by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused discharge plan.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• 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.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and must be maintained.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below)

• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s degree or LVN license preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.49/hr to $20.00/hr. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, based on factors such as skill set, years of experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time (> 59 hrs per week)

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf