DISCHARGE PLANNING ASSISTANT, Full Time Days

UHS•Reno, NV

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. This Discharge Planning Assistant opportunity is full time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient flexible schedule. We are looking for a dynamic individual who supports the hospital team discharge planning functions for patients who are in an inpatient setting. Facilitates the continuum of care and through-put process of transitioning patients, to the appropriate level of care while ensuring the most cost effective and safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous insurance knowledge or clinic work experience “front or back” office

Responsibilities

Assists the case managers and social workers with the communication and collaboration of the discharge care plan – which may include the patient interview, gathering pertinent clinical information, initiating referrals, i.e. home health, DME, arrange transportation.
Data entry of patient interview and planning documentation, level of care, claims data and other case related information.
Arranges with Nursing Staff appropriate times to transfer patients by Ambulance/Medair./MedExpress or through Logisticare for Medicaid patients.
Calls, manages, and uses Navihealth to send HHC the necessary referral paperwork under the direction of the Case Manager for anticipated discharge.