Discharge Planning Assistant Job at Hunterdon Health Care System, Flemington, NJ

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  • Hunterdon Health Care System
  • Flemington, NJ

Job Description

Position Summary

Assist with Care Coordination services for a selected patient group as appropriate in collaboration with the Case Management Team. This hospital-based position works in partnership with the staff of Care Coordination.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.Assists patient/family in securing adequate available resources, services and facilities based upon assessed needs prior to discharge and/or during follow-up clinic as measured by outcome of intervention and documentation

2.Assist with setting up transportation for patients to either home or to a facility

3.Responsible for setting up follow-up appointment with the PCP’s

4.Promotes the retail pharmacy's meds to beds program with hospitalized patients

5.Assists with delivery of medications to the patient room for the meds to beds service

6.Collaborates and communicates with the retail pharmacy staff on a daily basis

7.Responsible for obtaining pre-authorization

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High School Diploma

Preferred:

Associate Degree in Social Work or related healthcare field

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

One year of work experience in an acute care hospital, ambulatory clinic and/or home care setting.

Preferred:

Social work experience in an acute care hospital, ambulatory clinic and/or home care setting or pursuing education in social work.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Operates in a collaborative manner, and is open and flexible, Communicates (verbally and in writing) clearly, accurately, and effectively. Good interpersonal skills

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Flexible hours

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