Discharge Planner - Care Management - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in South Hill, VA is seeking a Discharge Planner for a dayshift, full-time role. This position requires expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance rules for nursing facility and skilled post-hospital care, plus ability to coordinate with health center staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a Human Services field, strong communication and typing skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required.
• Equivalency may be considered in lieu of stated educational requirements.
• Two (2) years of experience in acute care or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement and post-hospital care with community resources.
• Interpret Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial insurance rules for post-acute care.
• Collaborate with Healthcenter staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist patients and families with discharge planning and education.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

People skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Typing proficiency

Job description

Discharge Planner - Care Management - Days### Discharge Planner - Care Management - DaysApply: South Hill, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R47310The 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 shiftLicensure, 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 changeCompensation Range$23.18 - $35.92Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. DaysEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran