Discharge Planner

Tenet Healthcare View all jobs

place San Antonio, 78239

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Nursing, Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Internship

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PTO, Flexible Spending Account, Other Benefits

Job Category: Support/Clinical

Degree Level: High School Diploma/GED (±11 years)

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Discharge Planner works under the director of the RN Case Manager 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.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include the following activities:

Arranges post-discharge services, creates and follows-up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system,
Reviews patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures,
Provides follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge,
Communicates with patient, families and other members of the care team, completes tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff,
Make copies, send faxes, and completes phone calls,
Completes process reviews or audits as requested.
Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

INIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 6 months in health care environment. Possesses excellent organizational, verbal/written communication skills, problems solving and computer literacy skills. Data Analytics skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Acute hospital experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Paramedic, EMT or Nursing Assistant certifications.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 60 days of hire.

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About Us: 

Embark on a rewarding career with North Central Baptist Hospitals hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At North Central Baptist Hospitals, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team: 

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!