Discharge Planner

St. Clare's - Denville•Dover, NJ

55d•$15 - $20

About The Position

Saint Clare's Health is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of an assigned Case Manager or Social Worker. The role assists with developing and implementing discharge plans, case management referrals and authorizations, and Medicaid state submission forms. It also supports discharge planning by interviewing patients and families and gathering information to develop safe, patient-focused discharge plans. This is a part-time, day-shift position.

Requirements

Knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, and case management terminology and functions in managed-care and non-managed-care environments.
Basic to intermediate computer skills and knowledge.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and must be maintained.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or LVN license preferred.
Hospital-setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager or Social Worker.
Assist with the development and implementation of discharge plans.
Assist with case management referrals and authorizations.
Maintain and coordinate Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to the on-site reviewer, and file them according to facility procedures.
Assist with discharge planning as assigned by interviewing patients and families and gathering data to develop a safe, patient-focused discharge plan.