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Discharge Planner

Tenet Healthcare Corporation
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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 assist 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 I) other duties as assigned

 

 

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION

  • Required:  High school graduate 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

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

  • Skills required include excellent organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem solving skills, and computer literacy.

Good Samaritan Medical Center 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 Good Samaritan Medical Center, 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


Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) is a 333-bed acute care hospital, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, that provides sophisticated, personalized and emergency medical care to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast with over 100 years of experience. GSMC utilizes some of the latest robotic technologies for robust general surgery procedures including the MAKO and Da Vinci robots. Our cancer center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, anchored by our state-of-the-art Breast Center. Join our team!