Discharge Planner
About The Position
Overview • Department: Social Work Services • Schedule: Fill Time days, 8am to 4:30pm • Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital • Location: Evanston, IL 60201 Responsibilities Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department including utilization management, social services and performance improvement. Assists with development of discharge plans. Assists with case management referrals and authorizations. Maintains and coordinates Medi-Cal (TARS) 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 Discharge Plan. #LI-AG5 Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments. 2. Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge 3. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and maintain current. Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below): RN license upon hire preferred LVN license upon hire preferred with 5 years of experience. Pay Transparency Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.00 to $23.17 hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- RN license upon hire preferred
- LVN license upon hire preferred with 5 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department including utilization management, social services and performance improvement.
- Assists with development of discharge plans.
- Assists with case management referrals and authorizations.
- Maintains and coordinates Medi-Cal (TARS) 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 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
