Central Discharge Planner

Central Discharge Planner Doctors Medical Center of Modesto - 3.5 Modesto, CA Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals CMS Clinical case management notes Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work State healthcare regulations High school diploma or GED Transitional care planning in clinical case management CMS regulatory compliance Healthcare referral management Coordination of services case management method Client referral services Organizational skills Patient transport coordination 1 year Faxing Care coordination Full Job Description Overview  Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

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The Central Discharge Planner is responsible for the linkage between the multi-disciplinary patient care team and the Skilled Nursing Care facilities, Board and Care facilities and patient transportation resources for the provision of coordination of quality, cost-effective patient care. Responsibilities Makes referrals for post-acute services under the direction of the RN Case Manager or Social Work (SW) staff, utilizing the electronic Tenet Case Management system. Provides patients and families with choices of post-acute providers per Tenet policy. Responds to post-acute providers timely, and completes referrals per Tenet policy. Documents and communicates all elements of the post-acute referral to the RN Case Manager or SW, and the healthcare team, patient/family and post-acute providers. Completes tasks as assigned by RN or LVN Case Manager and/or SW staff. Makes copies, send faxes, and complete phone calls to arrange post-acute services and to ensure that appropriate hospital information is communicated to post-acute providers. Documents all referrals and tasks in the Tenet Case Management system per Tenet policy. Provides patients and healthcare team information regarding resources and benefits available to the patient along with the economic impact of care options. Compliance- Adheres to federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements impacting case management scope of services. Adheres to department structure and staffing, policies, and procedures to comply with the CMS Conditions of Participation and Tenet policies.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

High school diploma preferred.

Minimum Experience/Skills:

1 - 2 years experience in Discharge Planning #LI-AJ1 Organization Description Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2603011169 Makes referrals for post-acute services under the direction of the RN Case Manager or Social Work (SW) staff, utilizing the electronic Tenet Case Management system. Provides patients and families with choices of post-acute providers per Tenet policy. Responds to post-acute providers timely, and completes referrals per Tenet policy. Documents and communicates all elements of the post-acute referral to the RN Case Manager or SW, and the healthcare team, patient/family and post-acute providers. Completes tasks as assigned by RN or LVN Case Manager and/or SW staff. Makes copies, send faxes, and complete phone calls to arrange post-acute services and to ensure that appropriate hospital information is communicated to post-acute providers. Documents all referrals and tasks in the Tenet Case Management system per Tenet policy. Provides patients and healthcare team information regarding resources and benefits available to the patient along with the economic impact of care options. Compliance- Adheres to federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements impacting case management scope of services. Adheres to department structure and staffing, policies, and procedures to comply with the CMS Conditions of Participation and Tenet policies.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma preferred.

Minimum Experience/Skills:

1 - 2 years experience in Discharge Planning #LI-AJ1