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Discharge Planner
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
10 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
El Paso, Texas, United States
Social Worker
Job Shift: Days
Job Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Days
Job Type: Full Time
The individual in this position works under the direction of the RN and/or
Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients, and
assists with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree. The
individual’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 and Social Work staff;
g) make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls;
h) complete process reviews or audits as requested; and other duties assigned
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
Education:
* Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
* Required: 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field.
* Preferred: Acute hospital experience.
Certifications:
* Preferred: Paramedic, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant
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difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a
personal touch.
At The Hospitals of Providence - Trans Mountain Campus, 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status
The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since
1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of
health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital
committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the
Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals,
each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!
Job Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Days
Job Type: Full Time
The individual in this position works under the direction of the RN and/or
Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients, and
assists with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree. The
individual’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 and Social Work staff;
g) make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls;
h) complete process reviews or audits as requested; and other duties assigned
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
Education:
* Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
* Required: 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field.
* Preferred: Acute hospital experience.
Certifications:
* Preferred: Paramedic, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant
#LI-LG2
Embark on a rewarding career with The Hospitals of Providence - Trans Mountain
Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to
contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a
difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a
personal touch.
At The Hospitals of Providence - Trans Mountain Campus, 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status
The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since
1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of
health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital
committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the
Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals,
each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!