What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner - Social Work Services position at Prime Healthcare?
OverviewJoin an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.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 : ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager / Social Worker assist with development and implementations of discharge plans. Assists with case management referrals and authorizations. Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility's procedure. Assists with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients / families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan.QualificationsEducation and Work ExperienceRequired qualifications1. 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.3. High School Diploma required.4. Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hires and maintain current.Preferred qualifications : 1. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.2. Associates degree or LVN license preferred.Connect With Us! ()FacilityRoxborough Memorial HospitalLocationUS-PA-PhiladelphiaID2024-187951CategoryAdminPosition TypeFull TimeShiftDaysJob TypeNon-Exempt
