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Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

At Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, we are dedicated to going above and beyond for our patients, their families, and the community, while maintaining a strong customer-centric approach. We actively seek individuals who embody excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication, and passion to become part of our team. If you are eager for fulfilling career opportunities that offer growth potential, we encourage you to join us at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

Why work here?

Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for

About the Role

The Discharge Planner collaborates with patients, their family, and members of the health care team to ensure a safe and effective transition through the continuum of care. Under the direction of the registered nurse case manager and order of the physician, the discharge planner arranges post-acute care needs to include durable medical equipment, home health, skilled nursing facility (SNF) care or long-term acute care placement. Interacts with payer sources to obtain authorization of post-acute services and documents all interactions with patients/families per departmental and regulatory standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Coordinates and facilitates discharge arrangements according to hospital policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations.

+ Interfaces with physicians and outside reviewers to request appropriate orders and authorization for necessary post-acute services.

+ Works cooperatively and respectfully with patients/families and multidisciplinary teams in the completion of the discharge planning process.

+ Documents all discharge arrangements in the electronic medical record flow sheet under the appropriate care management navigator..

+ Identifies the involvement of the patient/family/caregivers in the planning process and involves them in the formation of the plan of care and discharge needs.

+ Functions as a patient advocate.

+ Obtains required signatures on Medicare IM prior to discharge.

Qualifications

Education:

+ High School Diploma/GED is required.

+ Associate's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or other related fields, prefered.

Experience and Skills:

+ 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital; skilled nursing facility, home health/hospice setting or medical office setting, required.

+ Experience in Care Management/Social Work support role or working in an acute care facility, preferred.

+ Basic knowledge of discharge planning/care transition processes and knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital committed to serving the needs of the surrounding coastal and westside communities. In addition to general acute medical services and 24/7 emergency care, the hospital offers expertise in specialty areas including spine, weight loss and orthopaedics. Choose this if you want to work in a growing community focused hospital where every staff member feels like family.

**Req ID** : 8706

**Working Title** : Discharge Planner - Case Management - Per Diem (8-hour day shifts) - Marina Hospital

**Department** : Case Management

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital

**Job Category** : Patient Services

**Job Specialty** : Case Management

**Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $41.91 - $41.91

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.