Discharge Planner

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. The individual’s responsibilities include the following activities: a) arrange post-discharge services; b) create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system; c) review patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures; d) provide follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge; e) communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team; f) complete tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff; g) make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls; h) complete process reviews or audits as requested; and i) other duties as assigned.

• Makes referrals for post-acute services under the direction of the RN Case Manager or Social Work (SW) staff, utilizing the electronic Tenet Case Management system.
• Provides patients and families with choices of post-acute providers per Tenet policy. Responds to post-acute providers timely, and completes referrals per Tenet policy.
• Documents and communicates all elements of the post-acute referral to the RN Case Manager or SW, and the healthcare team, patient/family and post-acute providers.
• Completes tasks as assigned by RN or LVN Case Manager and/or SW staff.
• Provides patients and healthcare team information regarding resources and benefits available to the patient along with the economic impact of care options.
• Performs related duties as required
• Required:
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field. Preferred: Acute hospital experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Preferred: Paramedic, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant
• Preferred:
• Experience: Actual hospital experience