Job Description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The discharge planner is responsible for negotiating, procuring, and coordinating appropriate services and resources needed by patients after the acute inpatient phase. This position is able to perform non-complex discharge planning such as returns to nursing homes, ordering of DME, Home Health, and the faxing of referrals to placements.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High school diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

Preferred medical license but not required ie: MA (medical assistant) or CNA (certified Nursing Assistant)

SKILLS:

Must possess excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to multitask at a high level Ability to think globally and work in a team. Evidence of a strong track record of interpersonal relationships. Demonstrates the ability to be open to new ways of doing things

EXPERIENCE:

2 years in the medical field preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Responsible to:

Supervisor and Director of Case Management

ENVIRONMENT:

Bloodborne pathogen

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift 25 pounds