Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Discharge Planner , sometimes referred to as a Hospital Discharge Planner, Patient Care Coordinator or a Patient Services Coordinator in our Social Work Services Department . As a Discharge Planner , you will support patients, families, and the healthcare staff. The Discharge Planner work goes beyond clinical care to address the psychosocial, emotional, and practical needs of patients during hospitalization and after discharge.

Shift Available:  Days 

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8-hour – 8:00am to 5:00pm (Some w eekends will be required )

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options 

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Discharge Planning Assistance – interview patients and families, gather necessary information, and help develop safe, patient-focused discharge plans under the guidance of the Case Manager/Social Worker

• C ase Management Support – assist Case Managers/Social Workers by coordinating department activities, handling referrals and authorizations, and managing Medicaid state submission forms for review and filing in accordance with facility procedures

• Psychosocial Assessments & Emotional Support – evaluate social, emotional, and financial needs while providing crisis intervention, grief counseling, and supportive guidance for patients and families

• Advocacy & Resource Connection – advocate for patients’ rights and link them with financial aid, housing, transportation, substance abuse programs, and other community resources

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Education – partner with physicians, nurses, and case managers while educating patients and families on treatment plans, insurance, and legal documentation

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

1. High School Diploma required.
2. Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hires and maintain current.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

1. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.
2. Associates degree or LVN license preferred.

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: 

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