Discharge Planner

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Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

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Responsible 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 facilitys procedure. Assists with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan.

Education and Work Experience

Required qualifications
Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments.
1. Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.
2. High School Diploma required.
3. 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.