Discharge Planner | Day Shift, Full-Time

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a discharge planning professional in the Social Work field. The role includes interviewing patients and families, assessing support networks, and coordinating discharge plans to connect patients with community resources.

This on-site, full-time position offers an hourly range of $28.04 to $37.33 under the NY HELPS program, with duties supporting pre- and post-discharge information, referrals, and collaboration with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in health care, counseling, social work or discharge planning.
• One year of experience in health care, counseling, social work or discharge planning.
• Ability to meet NY HELPS program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, family and friends to gather detailed information about needs and situations.
• Assesses support network and connects to community resources.
• Documents discharge plans, tasks and referrals in medical records.
• Coordinates discharge activities with an interdisciplinary team and outside agencies.
• Assists with post-discharge care arrangements and follow-up planning.

Skills

Interviewing

Discharge planning knowledge

Communication

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a discharge planning professional in the Social Work field. The role includes interviewing patients and families, assessing support networks, and coordinating discharge plans to connect patients with community resources.

This on-site, full-time position offers an hourly range of $28.04 to $37.33 under the NY HELPS program, with duties supporting pre- and post-discharge information, referrals, and collaboration with an