Discharge Planner
UHS
Summary
The Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring effective communication between services within the hospital and the community for the purposes of patient discharge. The Discharge Planner is responsible for discharge flow for all patients from inpatient level of care to safely be discharged and transitioned to their community and/or next level of care timely.
Job description
Position Summary
The Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring effective communication between services within the hospital and the community for the purposes of patient discharge. The Discharge Planner is responsible for discharge flow for all patients from inpatient level of care to safely be discharged and transitioned to their community and/or next level of care timely.
- Assists the Social Services Department with discharge planning including aftercare arrangements. Discharge planning includes locating and referring for services, scheduling follow-up appointments, and transportation arrangements from the hospital to next level of care.
- Assists with completion of patient satisfaction surveys, and clinical outcomes surveys (CABA/BASIS).
- Initiates follow up calls to external referral sources, including management of care point alerts.
- Assists with tracking discharge data: Compiles discharge reports and data. Audits and confirms that all discharge paperwork is accurate and complete prior to accompanying the patient to their safe transition home or to a community-based program.
- Ensure that discharge transition records are sent to receiving providers
- Audits and confirms that all discharge paperwork is accurate and complete prior to accompanying the patient to their safe transition home or to a community based program.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, required
- Bachelors degree, preferred
- One plus years of experience in a healthcare setting, behavioral health a plus
- Strong customer service skills
- Proficient in Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong organizational management skills
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance
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.