Discharge Planner

Conifer Health Solutions • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The individual in this position works under the direction of the RN 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field
• Possesses excellent organizational, verbal/ written communication skills, problems solving and computer literacy skills
• Data Analytics skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
• Acute hospital experience
• Paramedic, EMT or Nursing Assistant certifications

Responsibilities

• arrange post-discharge services
• create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet 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 and Social Work staff
• make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls
• complete process reviews or audits as requested
• other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees