Post-Acute Discharge Planner Assistant

University of California, Irvine; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Discharge Planner to work under the RN Case Manager and coordinate post-acute referrals. The role supports patients and families by arranging post-discharge services, following up referrals, and communicating with the care team to ensure smooth transitions.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, strong written and verbal communication, knowledge of medical terminology, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Maintains confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Arrange post-discharge services.
• Create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Case Management system.
• Review patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures.
• Provide follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge.
• Communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team.
• Complete tasks assigned by Case Manager.
• Make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls.
• Complete process reviews or audits as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Discharge Planner to work under the RN Case Manager and coordinate post-acute referrals. The role supports patients and families by arranging post-discharge services, following up referrals, and communicating with the care team to ensure smooth transitions.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, strong written and verbal communication, knowledge of medical terminology, and confidentiality.