discharge coordinator

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Nurse (Admission Discharge Coordinator)

BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES

<div>About Company:
We&rsquo;re officially a Great Place To Work&reg;! We&rsquo;ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we&rsquo;re proud to share that we&rsquo;ve earned Great Place To Work&reg; Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees.
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This certification reflects the culture we&rsquo;ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.
At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.
Our benefits include:<ul><li>
Medical Coverage &ndash; Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.</li><li>
Expanded Coverage &ndash; Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.</li><li>
Mental Health Support &ndash; Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.</li><li>
Voluntary Coverages &ndash; Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.</li><li>
Student Loan Repayment &ndash; Available for nurses and therapists.</li><li>
Retirement Benefits &ndash; 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.</li><li>
Generous PTO &ndash; A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.</li><li>
Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees &ndash; Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.</li></ul>
At Bradford Health Services, we don&rsquo;t just invest in our patients&mdash;we invest in our people. 
About the Role:
The Discharge Planner plays a critical role in coordinating and facilitating the safe and efficient transition of patients from healthcare facilities to appropriate post-acute care settings. This position ensures that each patient&rsquo;s discharge plan is comprehensive, addressing medical, social, and emotional needs to promote optimal recovery and prevent readmissions. The Discharge Planner collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and external care providers, to develop individualized care plans that comply with regulatory requirements and payer guidelines such as Medicaid. By assessing patient needs related to long-term care, dialysis, and mental health services, the Discharge Planner ensures continuity of care and access to necessary resources. Ultimately, this role contributes to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction by managing complex case coordination and advocating for patient-centered care transitions.
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years experience in discharge planning, case management, or social services within a healthcare setting.</li><li>
Knowledge of Medicaid policies and procedures related to discharge and post-acute care.</li><li>
Familiarity with long-term care, dialysis treatment protocols, and mental health support services.</li><li>
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work (MSW), Nursing (MSN), or Healthcare Administration.</li><li>
Certification in Case Management (CCM) or Certified Discharge Planning Specialist (CDPS).</li><li>
Experience working with diverse patient populations and complex medical cases.</li><li>
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems and discharge planning software.</li><li>
Training in trauma-informed care or behavioral health interventions.</li></ul>
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Conduct thorough assessments of patients&rsquo; medical, social, and emotional needs to develop effective discharge plans.</li><li>
Coordinate with healthcare providers, social services, and community resources to arrange appropriate post-discharge care, including long-term care and dialysis services.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with Medicaid and other insurance requirements during discharge planning and documentation processes.</li><li>
Provide case management support by monitoring patient progress and addressing barriers to successful discharge and follow-up care.</li><li>
Maintain clear and timely communication with patients, families, and care teams to facilitate smooth transitions and address any concerns.</li><li>
Document all discharge planning activities accurately in the medical record and prepare necessary reports for regulatory and quality assurance purposes.</li><li>
Support mental health and emotional stability considerations in discharge planning to promote holistic patient care.</li></ul>
Skills:
The required skills such as discharge planning, Medicaid knowledge, and case management are essential for developing and implementing effective patient transition plans that meet regulatory and clinical standards. Expertise in dialysis and long-term care enables the Discharge Planner to coordinate specialized services tailored to patients&rsquo; ongoing medical needs. Social services and mental health skills are applied daily to assess psychosocial factors and emotional stability, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and families. Emotional stability is crucial for managing sensitive situations and providing empathetic communication during stressful discharge processes. Preferred skills like certification and EHR proficiency enhance the efficiency and accuracy of documentation and interprofessional collaboration, ultimately improving patient outcomes.</div>

Discharge Planner

UNC Health

<div>Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary: 
The Social Worker/Discharge Planner plans, organizes and directs the clinical case management functions of assigned patient population. This includes completing clinical and psychosocial assessments and facilitating timely, effective and safe discharges. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to identify patients at risk for readmissions and implements plans of care to reduce risk. 
Responsibilities: 
1. Completes psychosocial screenings, assessments, and appropriate interventions in collaboration with patients/families, physicians, and other healthcare team members to meet care plan needs.
2. Collaborates with Case Manager to formulate and implement discharge plans for patients with identified discharge needs.
3. Accesses internal and external resources to meet patients&rsquo; and families&rsquo; discharge needs.
4. Maintains working knowledge of internal and external resources as well as financial, state, and regulatory agency policies and requirements.
5. Actively promotes, coordinates, and facilitates communication between patients and/or families and members of the healthcare team, and/or members of the legal, educational, and religious communities as needed.
6. Addresses complex psychosocial issues or behaviors which create or contribute to non-compliance, over-utilization or resources, and/or readmissions.
7. Effectively identifies and resolves issues associated with competency, guardianship, and adoption processes. Serves as an advocate for patients&rsquo; physical and emotional well-being.
8. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution.
9. Identifies real/potential ethical issues, educates healthcare team members, and participates in resolution in collaboration with other healthcare team members
10. Proactively initiates end of life discussions with patients, families and/or physicians when appropriate. Assists patients with completion of Advance Directives and Out of Facility Do Not Resuscitate Orders as needed
11. Adheres to Patient Bill of Rights and National Association of Social Workers&rsquo; Code of Ethics. 
 
12. Supports secondary level of care placement issues as needed by department
13. Assist patients in accessing indigent drug programs
14. Other duties as assigned 
Other information: 
Education Requirements:
Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Professional Experience Requirements:
No previous experience required.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Job Details</h3>
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care 
Organization Unit: Care Management
Work Type: Full Time 
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No 
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.</div>

Social Worker - Discharge Planner

NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES

<div></div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Admission and Discharge Specialist, Fulton FMC</h1>
<div><div><div>Job ID: 000FCK</div>
<div>Clinic</div>
<div>Administrative Support - MEDICAL CLINIC EXP</div>
<div>Full Time - Day</div>
</div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Posting Description</h2>
<div>We believe a career is more than just a career &mdash; it's a calling. Our teammates' &quot;True North&quot; is what calls them to health care; it&rsquo;s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. 
 
#NMHSConnections
</div></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description</h2>
<div>JOB SUMMARY 
The Admission &amp; Discharge Specialist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for managing patient admission and discharge activities, including serving as a welcoming and professional representative, collecting necessary patient information and payments, supporting patient scheduling, and maintaining area supply stock. This role operates under the guidance of the area Supervisor/Team Lead and utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to engage positively and effectively with patients, maintain accurate records, utilize systems to manage schedule and activities, and support claims and billing review to drive efficient patient flow and a high quality patient care experience. 
JOB FUNCTIONS 
Customer Service:
<ul>
<li>Greets patients in a positive, helpful, and courteous manner.</li>
<li>Answers and directs calls to appropriate personnel; takes messages as needed.</li>
<li>Directs visitors and physician office patients to correct locations.</li>
<li>Assists patients with questions about Patient Portal.</li>
<li>Ensures waiting area and front desk are organized and presentable.</li>
<li>Obtains demographic and insurance information in a timely and professional manner. 
Admission:</li>
<li>Verifies/updates personal information, demographic information, assists with appointment information upon request.</li>
<li>Reviews/explains paperwork such as privacy acknowledgement, general consent form, financial responsibility, charity application, Important message from Medicare, Medicare Questionnaire etc.</li>
<li>Obtains and scans insurance card(s) into applicable database.</li>
<li>Verifies insurance eligibility/benefits information and updates in Registration systems.</li>
<li>Collects and witnesses required signatures on patient paperwork.</li>
<li>Receives/posts payments on accounts (i.e. co-payment, past due balances) and provides receipts for payments.</li>
<li>Prints and applies armbands to patients (if applicable).</li>
<li>Escorts patients or arranges for transport to assigned room or service area. 
Discharge:</li>
<li>Assists patient with scheduling/rescheduling appointments and procedures as needed/requested.</li>
<li>Provides financial counseling and/or assistance with completion of Charity Application; Medicaid Screening form, etc.</li>
<li>Collects/posts payment on account (if necessary) and provides receipt for payments. 
Reporting/Recordkeeping:</li>
<li>Accesses/reviews work lists in multiple systems daily to view necessary tasks (i.e. resolves billing edits, corrects addresses, corrects insurance information, adheres to departmental clean claim goal).</li>
<li>Processes, maintains, updates and scans patient records in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner.</li>
<li>Reconciles daily activities (i.e. patient orders, payments, charges on correct account, resolve incomplete discharge information).</li>
<li>Prepares and documents deposits. 
Bill Edit Review:</li>
<li>Reviews/researches/corrects/reports all rejected interface data at request of clinical and IT interface departments (i.e. certification/notification data, no charge/incorrect charge/charge on wrong account; missing insurance info, etc.).</li>
<li>Resolves all billing edits. 
Supplies:</li>
<li>Properly maintains up-to-date office supplies and stock. 
Referrals:</li>
<li>May be asked to manage patient referrals inside and outside systems, schedules appointments, and communicates with health care providers to ensure seamless transitions in patient care.</li>
<li>Responsibilities may include reviewing medical records obtaining necessary medical records and scans and facilitating communications between referring and healthcare professionals. 
 
Regulation:</li>
<li>Adheres to NMHS Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.</li>
Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guidelines/regulations/laws/statutes. 
<li>
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education 
</li>
<li> High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Required</li>
<li> Associate's Degree in Business or related field. Preferred 
 
Licenses and Certifications 
 
Work Experience 
</li>
<li>1-3 years 
 
Knowledge Skills and Abilities 
</li>
<li>Strong organizational, customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills; required</li>
<li>Strong mathematical skills and problem solving abilities; required</li>
<li>Working knowledge of personal computer (PC) and various software applications/programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook); required</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills; required</li>
<li>Must have knowledge and skills to provide service to customer population to include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics; required</li>
<li>Must be detail oriented</li>
<li>Must be able to work well within a team-oriented structure</li>
<li>Must serve as a patient advocate</li>
<li>Must efficiently and accurately register, admit, transfer patients and maintain discharges</li>
<li>Must maintain registration data for all patient encounters in multiple systems, charges reconciled, billing and registration edits resolved, and tasks completed in an effective and efficient manner</li>
<li>Must have daily interaction with patients, families, clinical staff, physicians, other support staff, visitors, and insurance companies/representatives</li>
<li>Must have strong written and verbal communication skills/telephone etiquette</li>
<li>Must be courteous and professional</li>
<li>Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clinical staff, patients, co-workers &ndash; All encounters 
 
Physical Demands 
 
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</li>
<li>Standing. Constantly</li>
<li>Walking. Frequently</li>
<li>Sitting. Rarely</li>
<li>Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs</li>
<li>Pushing/Pulling. Frequently</li>
<li>Climbing. Occassionally</li>
<li>Balancing. Occassionally</li>
<li>Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently</li>
<li>Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently</li>
<li>Grasping. Frequently</li>
<li>Speaking. Occassionally</li>
<li>Hearing. Constantly</li>
<li>Repetitive Motions. Constantly</li>
<li>Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently 
 
Benefits A****vailable</li>
<li>Continuing Education</li>
<li>403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions</li>
<li>Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance</li>
<li>Wellness Programs and Incentives</li>
<li>Referral Bonuses</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Medical Benefits</li>
<li>Dental Benefits</li>
<li>Vision Benefits</li>
<li>License + Certification Reimbursement</li>
<li>Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance</li>
<li>Employee Discount Program</li>
<li>Other:</li>
<li>Early Access to Earned Wages</li>
<li>Tuition Assistance</li>
<li>Relocation Assistance</li>
<li>Paid Time Away</li>
<li>Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers 
</li>
</ul></div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h2>
<div>No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Education</h3>
<div>You must have the following education to apply:
</div>You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher</div></div>

Admission and Discharge Specialist, Fulton FMC

Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

<div>Pike Creek Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center is looking for an experienced Director of Discharge Planning and Social Services to help residents and families prepare for their transition home. You will directly coordinate the patient's discharge including supplies, transportation, and other services to ensure a safe transition. If you are passionate about helping people and delight in their recovery, we want to talk to you! 


We are looking for an energetic and dynamic self-starter with 2 or more years of experience in Discharge Planning and Social Services in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate has a history of successful positions involving direct customer service, social services, coordination, and problem-solving, and teamwork. Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must. 


Your day-to-day
<ul>
<li>Research, identify, and arrange external services for residents such as Chaplaincy, Advocates, Responsible Parties, and optimal care environments.</li>
<li>Schedule discharge meetings and coordinate home visits, home care, therapy according to resident needs.</li>
<li>Directs timely and efficient five-day discharge planning meetings for all newly admitted residents.</li>
<li>Assesses patient's support systems and home situation to assist in decision-making regarding discharge plan and needs.</li>
<li>Facilitates effective bed management by strategic evaluation and internal arrangement to maximize availability of transitional and extended care services.</li>
<li>Meet with and assist residents with social issues such as conflict resolution, problem-solving, and care coordination.</li>
<li>Conduct customer satisfaction surveys.</li></ul> 


Qualified candidates will have a 4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or other human services related degree and at least 1 year of Social Work experience in a healthcare setting. 


Why Pike Creek Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center:

We truly believe in creating the BEST patient experience possible by meeting physical, spiritual, and social needs. We are a community of caring. Our commitment to patients and employees include an atmosphere of dignity, respect, and fairness.
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Health and dental insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>401k</li></ul></div>

Social Work & Discharge Planning Assistant

Mountain View Hospital

<div>Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Discharge Planning Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
The discharge planning assistant is responsible for providing accurate and timely administrative and technical support to the 
discharge planning and utilization management teams, helping ensure a positive patient experience, effective coordination of 
care, utilization review processes, and compliance with both hospital policy and CMS guidelines.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley &ndash; all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:<ul><li>
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li><li>
Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off</li><li>
Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)</li><li>
Earned Quarterly Bonus Program</li><li>
Education Reimbursement Program</li><li>
Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital</li></ul>
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
Education/Certification: Associate degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree, with high school diploma or equivalent.
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge.
Language/Communication: Effective written and oral skills. Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, staff members and community partners. Ability to speak clearly and obtain necessary information from patients, to listen and seek clarification when needed for accurate dispersal of information.
Mental Capabilities: Ability to organize, recognize and correct inefficiencies, handle and prioritize multiple requests</div>

CASE MANAGEMENT - DISCHARGE PLANNING ASSISTANT

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital​

<div>Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Case Management Assistant<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
The case management assistant (CMA) will work under the direction of the RN case manager or social worker to assist with facilitating patient discharges requiring post-acute placement or services, and will identify and report barriers to discharges. The CMA will provide administrative support in Case Management functions.
What you will do in this role:<ul><li>
Coordinates with RN case manager and social worker for support needed. Communicates updates on progress throughout the day. Refers patient questions back to the case manager/social worker.</li><li>
Provides clerical support in multidisciplinary rounds, including updating NATE Tempo at direction of team.</li><li>
Makes referrals through the web-based referral system (nH Discharge/other) to the specific post-acute care (PAC) providers requested. Includes sending the appropriate packet of information from the medical record required for the level of care.</li><li>
Monitors patients with PAC referrals and intervenes to expedite discharge.</li><li>
Prioritizes workload to ensure a timely contact and intervention with PAC providers.</li><li>
Sends additional information to PAC provider when requested.</li><li>
Communicates with RN case managers/social workers regarding the status of PAC referrals, bed availability, and other barriers that cannot be resolved.</li><li>
Communicates results of PAC referrals with the patient, including having the Patient Choice letter signed.</li><li>
Monitors Medicare patient&rsquo;s planned discharge dates and delivers the Important Medicare Message (IMM) to the patient per facility policy.</li><li>
Delivers the Beneficiary Notice to patients identified as being in the BPCI-A program (Bundle Payment hospitals only).</li><li>
Obtains physician signature on required Case Management documents and forms.</li><li>
Based on facility practice; sets up transportation/sends information to Transfer Center and generates discharge packets for PAC transfers.</li><li>
Utilizes Case Management systems, standards, and processes.</li><li>
Maintains knowledge of and actively develops relationships with PAC providers.</li><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies.</li><li>
Practices and adheres to the &ldquo;Code of Conduct&rdquo; and &ldquo;Mission and Value Statement.&rdquo;</li></ul></h5><h6 class="jobSectionHeader">
What qualifications you will need:</h6><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><ul><li>
High School Graduate / GED - Required</li><li>
Associate Degree - Preferred</li><li>
Medical Knowledge and Terminology</li><li>
Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare</li><li>
Social Work Knowledge Preferred</li></ul>
Benefits</h5>
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
&quot;There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Case Management Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Case Management Assistant

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