DISCHARGE PLANNER

Saint Michael's Medical Center; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a Case Management/Discharge Planning professional to coordinate activities of the Case Management Department under the supervision of the Case Manager/Social Worker. You will assist with discharge planning, referrals, and Medicaid submissions, ensuring safe and efficient patient discharges.

Required is knowledge of discharge planning terminology, basic to intermediate computer skills, and a high school diploma; LVN or associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of discharge planning and case management terminology and functions in managed care and non-managed care environments.
• Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the Case Manager/Social Worker.
• Assist with development and implementation of discharge plans and referrals.
• Maintain Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer.
• Assist with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data for safe discharge plans.

Skills

Discharge planning terminology

Utilization Management terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or LVN license

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.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 development and implementations of discharge plans. Assists with case management referrals and authorizations. Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure. Assists with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications

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.

High School Diploma required.

Preferred qualifications:

Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Associates degree or LVN license preferred.

Experience in the hospital setting preferred.

Pay Transparency

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital 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 401K 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 $23.58 to $26.89. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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