Discharge Planner Assistant
UHS
Summary
This individual supports the case management care team coordinating safe and timely patient transitions from the acute care setting to the appropriate next site of care.
Job description
Duties
- Assists the case manager and health care team with the communication and collaboration of the discharge care plan including initiating referrals, i.e. home health, DME, arrange transportation, providing patient choice forms, and making follow up medical appointments
- Data entry of case related information, submit referrals to facilities and follows-up on bed status and possible bed offers, submit DME necessary referral paperwork and coordinates delivery of equipment upon request of the Case Manager.
- Provides clerical support to department as needed.
- Delivers Important Message from Medicare to all Medicare patients prior to discharge. (4 to 48 hours prior to discharge) according to CMS guidelines.
- Assist and work closely with Case Managers, Social Workers, physicians, nurse managers, nursing supervisors, and other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes for his/her caseload such as researching patient information, informing patients of their right to choose when referral to SNF, Home Health Care (HHC), etc. and other duties as requested.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 3 years' experience in patient care or other related healthcare preferred
- Previous insurance knowledge or clinical work experience in "front or back" office
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills required
- Comprehensive computer skills required
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Possess strong critical thinking skills
- Current CNA certification preferred
Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Clinical Nursing Ladder
- Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.