Discharge Planner - Care Management - Days

VCU Health; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate post-hospitalization care and ensure appropriate placement. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance rules is essential, with a focus on community resources and seamless patient transitions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related Human Services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus strong communication and typing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field required or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Two (2)+ years of experience in acute care or healthcare setting preferred (discharge planning/care management).
• Strong oral and written communication, computer proficiency, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and post-hospital care with patients, families, and care teams.
• Navigate Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial insurance regulations for placement and services.
• Interact with Healthcenter staff to arrange community resources and services.

Skills

Discharge planning

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

The Discharge Planner is proficient with Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance rules/regulations for nursing facility level and skilled level of care for placement/post hospitalization. This job requires knowledge of appropriate resources (community) for post hospitalization care. This job requires a critical thinker able to work independently while interacting with multiple Healthcenter individuals. This job requires superior people skills in stressful situations. This job also requires excellent oral/written language competency and computer proficient with typing.

Monday - Friday Day shift

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: None

Experience PREFERRED: Two (2+) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning

Education/training REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.

Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required: N/A

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: None

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)

Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.

Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$23.18 - $35.92

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran