Discharge Planner Case Management FT Days

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital is proud of the full range of quality services we provide. Since 1971, we have dedicated our efforts to meeting and serving the medical needs of our growing community. We were the first hospital in Orange County to offer residents an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Thrombectomy Receiving Center certified by The Joint Commission. We are one of only two certified Pediatric ICUs in Orange County and the only hospital in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach with a Level III Neonatal ICU. We’re proud of the efforts of our physicians, nurse and staff who strive to provide you with the best care possible. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the RN Case Manager, the Discharge Planner completes referrals for post-acute services for patients and assists with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree. The Discharge Planner’s responsibilities include the following activities: a) arrange post-discharge services b) create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system, c) review patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures, d) provide follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge, e) communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team, f) complete tasks assigned by Case Manager, g) make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls, h) complete process reviews or audits as requested, and i) other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Required skills and abilities: Word processing skills necessary. Knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Maintains confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.

Preferred: UR/UM process within hospital, insurance company or medical office environment, hospital. Admitting process experience or SNF admitting process.

Mandatory: Hospital Mandatory Education Requirements: Orientation, Environment of Care, OSHA, Infection control, Abuse/Neglect, Ethics, etc.

Requirements:

• Tuberculosis Screening
• Fit Mask Testing
• Other (describe): Immunizations & Flu Vaccine

Pay Range: $24.26 - $37.60

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Salary : $24 - $38