Discharge Planner Full Time Days - San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

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.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

SUMMARY:

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:

• arrange post-discharge services
• create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system,
• review patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures,
• provide follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge,
• communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team,
• complete tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff,
• make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls,
• complete process reviews or audits as requested, and
• other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required;
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• One (1) year of recent unit secretary experience in an acute care hospital, unit secretary medical assistance preferred or equivalent;
• Skills required include: excellent organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem solving skills, and computer literacy.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: None

Pay Range: $25.09 - $38.89 hourly

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

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