Discharge Planning Tech (WEEKEND POSITION)

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.Job Type : RegularScheduled Hours : 16Job Summary : SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8A-430PThe Discharge Planning Technician provides support and assistance to the Care Coordination team in the Care Coordination Department. Receives referrals from team regarding post-hospital follow-up needs and assists patients in establishing a primary care physician (PCP).Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background.Job Description : SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8A-430P

• Assists patients with Social Determinants of Health screening. (MC / MCD patients)
• Assists patients with no PCP in establishing a PCP during hospitalization
• Assists Care Coordination team in DME, clothing closet, food referral follow-ups and transportation
• Assist with delivery of AOR forms / HINNs / ABN distribution
• Delivers and explains Observation notifications
• Assists with referrals for Advance Directives and notary service
• Important Message from Medicare at DBN
• Assist with follow up calls on complex placements
• Other duties as assignedEducation, Credentials, Licenses :
• High School DiplomaSpecialized Knowledge :
• Computer skills, goal oriented and accountable.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic functions of computers as it relates to data entry and results reporting.Kind and Length of Experience :
• Five years of office experience or hospital experience.
• Previous healthcare experience either in a hospital or community agency.FLSA Status : Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.