Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from
Washington DC and Baltimore, MD Description:
Full-Time Days 8:00a-4:30p Under the direction of case management staff, the Discharge Planning Assistant will provide quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs. Demonstrates unit/area designated competencies. Work closely Social Work/Case Manager, physicians, members of the interdisciplinary team and external agencies when gathering or exchanging appropriate patient information.
Responsibilities:
Set up transports from hospital to rehab facility using transportation services provider. Obtain prior-auth for patients being transferred to Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Follow up on referrals, missing patient documentation and checking on the bed status at SNF. Facilitates referrals to community agencies as directed by Social Worker/Case Manager via phone and web-based applications (EPIC) Communicates with SNFs (liaisons and admission teams) to facilitate appropriate patient placement taking into consideration: a. patient/family choice, b. patient clinical condition/needs and c. patient insurance coverage. Determines need for and obtains authorization from the patient's insurer for post-acute care including SNF services and ambulance transportation.
What you will need:
Required:
Education:
High school diploma or GED required
Preferred:
Education:
Some college preferred or equivalent experience including knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience:
Minimum one to two years' work experience in health care setting preferred. Analytical skills necessary to facilitate transfer of the patient. Organizational skills to assess urgency and complexity of referral and to facilitate appropriate and timely patient transfer. Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize work and adapt quickly to changes and interruptions in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines. Proficient with MS Office, working knowledge of Excel, typing, data entry and transcription skills including accurate spelling and grammar.
About us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America's 100 best hospitals Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
