Discharge Planning Specialist (Full Time) - 8033

Job description

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Job Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full timeDischarge Planning Specialist. The Discharge Planning Specialist (DPS) will assist the Care Facilitator and or Social Worker with the discharge planning responsibilities, to promote timely and safe discharge services. Under the supervision of the Care Facilitator and or Social Worker, the Discharge Planning Specialist facilitates and coordinates discharge services such as home health, DME, Rehab placement, and other community resources or agencies.

Requirements

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma is required. Junior College/Technical School preferred.

Experience:

Education and training in hospital healthcare transitional care, and discharge planning beyond the hospital setting, preferred.

Certifications/Skills:

BLS required. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent communication skills-verbal and written ability to work with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital departments.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

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Worksite address

huntington, WV, 25777, US

Who can apply

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