Discharge Planner - Care Coordination & Patient Transitions

Saint Clare's Health; Boonton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health is seeking a dedicated Case Management professional to coordinate department activities under leadership, assist with discharge planning, and support case management referrals and authorizations. The role involves maintaining Medicaid submission forms and gathering data through patient interviews to develop safe discharge plans.

Experience with discharge planning and utilization management, plus basic computer skills, is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of Case Management Department under the Case Manager/Social Worker.
• Assist with development and implementation of discharge plans.
• Assist with case management referrals and authorizations.
• Maintain and coordinate Medicaid state submission forms for review and filing.
• Assist with discharge planning by interviewing patients/families and gathering data.

Skills

Discharge Planning

Utilization Management

Case Management terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree or LVN license

Job description

Saint Clare's Health is seeking a dedicated Case Management professional to coordinate department activities under leadership, assist with discharge planning, and support case management referrals and authorizations. The role involves maintaining Medicaid submission forms and gathering data through patient interviews to develop safe discharge plans.

Experience with discharge planning and utilization management, plus basic computer skills, is required.