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Lower Bucks Hospital Discharge Planner - Social Work Services in Bristol, Pennsylvania
Discharge Planner - Social Work Services Facility
Lower Bucks Hospital Location US-PA-Bristol | US-PA-East Norriton
ID 2024-170281
Category Admin
Position Type Full Time
Shift Days
Job Type Non-Exempt
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department. Under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker, assists with development and implementations of discharge plans. Assists with case management referrals and authorizations. Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility's procedure. Assists with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan. This position will be primarily based out of Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, with occasional trips to Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol.
Qualifications
Education and Work ExperienceRequired qualifications: Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments. Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge. High School Diploma required. LPN preferred.
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