Discharge Planner Per Diem Weekdays Rotate WHB

Position Summary
Works under the director of the RN Case Manager and/or /Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients and assists with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree. Responsibilities include the following activities: arranges post[1]discharge services, creates and follows-up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system, reviews patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures, provides follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge, communicates with patient, families and other members of the care team, completes tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff, make copies, send faxes and completes phone calls, completes process reviews or audits as requested. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 6 months in health care environment. Possesses excellent organizational, verbal/ written communication skills, problems solving and computer literacy skills. Data Analytics skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Acute hospital experience
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Paramedic, EMT or Nursing Assistant certifications.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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Makes referrals for post-acute services under the direction of the RN Case Manager or Social Work (SW) staff, utilizing the electronic Tenet Case Management system. Provides patients and families with choices of post-acute providers per Tenet policy. Responds to post-acute providers timely, and completes referrals per Tenet policy. Documents and communicates all elements of the post-acute referral to the RN Case Manager or SW, and the healthcare team, patient/family and post-acute providers. Completes tasks as assigned by RN or LVN Case Manager and/or SW staff. Makes copies, send faxes, and complete phone calls to arrange post-acute services and to ensure that appropriate hospital information is communicated to post-acute providers. Documents all referrals and tasks in the Tenet Case Management system per Tenet policy. Provides patients and healthcare team information regarding resources and benefits available to the patient along with the economic impact of care options. Compliance- Adheres to federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements impacting case management scope of services. Adheres to department structure and staffing, policies, and procedures to comply with the CMS Conditions of Participation and Tenet policies.

Education:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Required: 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field.
Preferred: Acute hospital experience.

Certifications:

Preferred: Paramedic, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant

Physical Demands:

Lift/position up to 25 lbs. Push/pull up to 25 lbs of force. Frequent sitting. Moderate standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending. Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position.

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