Discharge Planner - Social Work

Prime Healthcare; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare’s Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL seeks a Case Manager/Social Worker Coordinator for discharge planning and care coordination. This full-time position operates days, 8am–4:30pm, reporting to the Case Manager/Social Worker.

You will assist with discharge plans, handle referrals and authorizations, and help prepare Medicaid forms for on-site review, ensuring safe, patient-centered transitions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of discharge planning/utilization management terminology and functions.
• Experience with basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.
• High School Diploma required.
• Preferred: current BCLS certificate.
• Associates degree or LVN license preferred.
• Hospital setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Discharge Planning

Basic Computers

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

BCLS certification

Associates degree or LVN license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Department: Social Work Services

Schedule: Fill Time days, 8am to 4:30pm

Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL 60201

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker assist with development and implementations of discharge plans. Assists with case management referrals and authorizations. Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure. Assists with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required 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.

Preferred qualifications:

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

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.00 to $23.17. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf