Discharge Planning Tech

Discharge Planning Technician

Weekend Position- Every Saturday & Sunday 8A-430P

The Discharge Planning Technician provides support and assistance to the Care Coordination team in the Care Coordination Department. Receives referrals from team regarding post-hospital follow-up needs and assists patients in establishing a primary care physician (PCP). Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

Assists patients with Social Determinants of Health screening. (MC/MCD patients)

Assists patients with no PCP in establishing a PCP during hospitalization

Assists Care Coordination team in DME, clothing closet, food referral follow-ups and transportation

Assist with delivery of AOR forms/HINNs/ABN distribution

Delivers and explains Observation notifications

Assists with referrals for Advance Directives and notary service

Important Message from Medicare at DBN

Assist with follow up calls on complex placements

Other duties as assigned

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

High School Diploma

Specialized Knowledge:

Computer skills, goal oriented and accountable.

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

Familiarity with basic functions of computers as it relates to data entry and results reporting.

Kind and Length of Experience:

Five years of office experience or hospital experience.

Previous healthcare experience either in a hospital or community agency.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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