Discharge Planner - Utilization Management

Chino Valley Medical Center; California, Chino (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community-focused hospital known for its quality care and commitment to patient safety. As a Discharge Planner, you will play a vital role in coordinating discharge plans, ensuring patients receive the support they need for a safe transition. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, retirement plans, and health coverage. Become part of an award-winning organization that values compassion and community, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefit Options

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Discharge Planning and Utilization Management terminology.
• Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Case Management Department.
• Assist with development and implementation of discharge plans.

Skills

Discharge Planning

Utilization Management

Case Management

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

LVN License

Job description

Discharge Planner - Utilization Management

Facility

Chino Valley Medical Center

Location

US-CA-Chino

ID

2025-205766

Category

Admin

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Chino Valley Medical Center is a 112-bed community hospital established in 1972 and centrally located in Southern California's Chino Valley. A nine-time recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award (2014-2022), Chino Valley Medical Center has been recognized nationally for its quality, including as among the 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review in 2018 and as among the 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. Chino Valley Medical Center is committed to serving the community's health care needs with top-rated emergency care as well as senior services, orthopedics, surgical services and more. Learn more at www.cvmc.com.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? Chino Valley Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Chino Valley Medical Center 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

• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many moreVoluntary Benefit Options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

Chino Valley Medical Center is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community focused.

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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

1. Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments.
2. Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.
3. High School Diploma required.

Preferred qualifications:

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

Chino Valley Medical Center 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 $21.00 to $23.39. 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.

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