Discharge Planner: Care Coordination & Patient Transitions

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a case management professional to coordinate department activities, assist in discharge planning, and support case management referrals and authorizations. The role involves Medicaid documentation and data gathering to develop safe discharge plans.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of discharge planning and utilization management, basic computer skills, and a high school diploma, with hospital experience preferred.

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.
• Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Associates degree or LVN license preferred.
• Experience in the hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker and assist with discharge plan development and implementation.
• Assist with case management referrals and authorizations.
• Maintain and coordinate Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and file them per facility procedures.
• Assist with discharge planning by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe, patient-focused discharge plan.

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or LVN license preferred

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Case management

Basic computer skills

Job description

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a case management professional to coordinate department activities, assist in discharge planning, and support case management referrals and authorizations. The role involves Medicaid documentation and data gathering to develop safe discharge plans.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of discharge planning and utilization management, basic computer skills, and a high school diploma, with hospital experience preferred.