Discharge Planner - Social Work
Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Discharge Planner - Social Work position is responsible for coordinating various activities within the Case Management Department under the direction of an assigned Case Manager/Social Worker. This role assists with the development and implementation of discharge plans, handles case management referrals and authorizations, and maintains Medicaid state submission forms. The position also involves interviewing patients and families to gather data for safe, patient-focused discharge plans.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Associates degree or LVN license preferred.
- Experience in the hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
