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At Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, we are dedicated to going above and beyond for our patients, their families, and the community, while maintaining a strong customer-centric approach. We actively seek individuals who embody excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication, and passion to become part of our team. If you are eager for fulfilling career opportunities that offer growth potential, we encourage you to join us at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

Why work here?

Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for

About the Role

The Discharge Planner collaborates with patients, their family, and members of the health care team to ensure a safe and effective transition through the continuum of care. Under the direction of the registered nurse case manager and order of the physician, the discharge planner arranges post-acute care needs to include durable medical equipment, home health, skilled nursing facility (SNF) care or long-term acute care placement. Interacts with payer sources to obtain authorization of post-acute services and documents all interactions with patients/families per departmental and regulatory standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and facilitates discharge arrangements according to hospital policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Interfaces with physicians and outside reviewers to request appropriate orders and authorization for necessary post-acute services.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with patients/families and multidisciplinary teams in the completion of the discharge planning process.
• Documents all discharge arrangements in the electronic medical record flow sheet under the appropriate care management navigator..
• Identifies the involvement of the patient/family/caregivers in the planning process and involves them in the formation of the plan of care and discharge needs.
• Functions as a patient advocate.
• Obtains required signatures on Medicare IM prior to discharge.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associate's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or other related fields, prefered.

Experience and Skills:

• 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital; skilled nursing facility, home health/hospice setting or medical office setting, required.
• Experience in Care Management/Social Work support role or working in an acute care facility, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of discharge planning/care transition processes and knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.