Discharge Planner

Overview

San Ramon Regional 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 San Ramon Regional 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

Job Summary

Shift: Days

Job type: Per Diem

Hours:

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.

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

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Organization Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a 123-bed acute care hospital known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides award-winning heart care programs, joint and spine surgery programs including advanced minimally-invasive surgical treatments, a Level II Special Care Nursery, and robotic surgery. Join our team!

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.