Full-Time Discharge Planner/Social Services- Riverton (55699)

Rocky Mountain Care Group • Riverton, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist patients and families with discharge planning. The Discharge Planner coordinates and implements post hospital care by evaluating and assessing the patients’ needs financial status/insurance coverage and community resources available. Discharge planning is coordinated with physicians, Nursing, Case Managers/Care Coordinators and the patients along with their families/significant others who will be involved in their post-hospital care.

Requirements

• Mature individual, capable of being objective while empathetic and supportive of patients and families needs.
• Able to communicate verbally with all levels of society.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Able to communicate effectively in Spanish.
• Ability to work with individuals of all ages, races, and religious backgrounds.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• High school graduate.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Art or Associate in Science Degree preferred.
• Three to five years experience in a post-acute care or rehabilitation setting and/or Social Work related field preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with discharge planning.
• Coordinate and implement post hospital care by evaluating and assessing patients' needs, financial status/insurance coverage, and community resources.
• Coordinate discharge planning with physicians, Nursing, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, and patients/families/significant others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED