Discharge Planner

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a patient-centered, detail-oriented professional to coordinate post-acute referrals under RN/Social Worker supervision. You will arrange post-discharge services, process referrals, verify patient letters for signatures and communicate with patients and families to ensure smooth transitions.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with 2 years of clerical/healthcare experience; nursing assistant, EMT or paramedic certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.
• Minimum experience: 2 years in clerical or healthcare field.
• Strong organizational, verbal/written communication, problem solving and computer skills.
• Preferred: Acute hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Arrange post-discharge services.
• Create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system.
• Review patient letters with patients/families for signatures.
• Provide follow up messages to Medicare patients prior to discharge.
• Communicate with patients, families and care team.
• Complete tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analytics

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Tenet Case Management system

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Luke's Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job 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;

Responsibilities

• Validates patient’s demographic and payer information with patient/family and notifies PatientAccess 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 provided and notifies Director of Case Management (DCM) or designee of variances
• Escalates discharged cases at end of the day that have no authorization or notification or dispute is provided by payor.
• Ensures, on a concurrent basis, that all clinical needed by payors and updates are provided by alerting Case Manager assigned to case and escalating to DCM if not complete timely
• Trends dispute/denial potential to DCM or designee by failure points to revenue cycle

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field. Possesses excellent organizational,

verbal/ written communication skills, problems solving and computer literacy skills. Data Analytics skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Acute hospital experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Paramedic, EMT or Nursing Assistant certifications.

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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