Discharge Planner - Hospital Case Management & Social Work

Prime Healthcare Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a dedicated Case Management professional to coordinate discharge planning and related activities. You will support referrals, authorizations, and Medicaid submissions while helping develop safe, patient-centered discharge plans.

The role requires strong knowledge of discharge planning and utilization management, with basic computer skills and a high school diploma. Hospital experience is 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the Case Manager/Social Worker.
• Assist with development and implementations of discharge plans.
• Assist with case management referrals and authorizations.
• Maintain Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and file as required.
• Assist with Discharge Planning by interviewing patients/families and gathering data for safe patient-focused plans.

Skills

Discharge Planning terminology

Utilization Management terminology

Case Management terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or LVN license preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Saint Mary’s Health Network, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a dedicated Case Management professional to coordinate discharge planning and related activities. You will support referrals, authorizations, and Medicaid submissions while helping develop safe, patient-centered discharge plans.

The role requires strong knowledge of discharge planning and utilization management, with basic computer skills and a high school diploma. Hospital experience is preferred.