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Discharge Coordinator directs daily operation of record processing to ensure that discharge records are properly received, organized, and forwarded to the appropriate physician for completion. Audits medical records to guarantee compliance with institution standards, procedures and policies. Being a Discharge Coordinator may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Discharge Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • North Star Behavioral Health
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities

    Discharge Planner - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health

    North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to individuals facing psychiatric or substance abuse challenges. We specialize in military-specific care for first responders, service members, veterans, and their dependents through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. Our commitment is to prioritize patient care, offering excellence, comfort, and security during their most vulnerable moments. Join us, and you'll become part of a supportive network of peers and leaders dedicated to continuous learning and industry excellence. At North Star, your career can thrive through robust education opportunities and advancement within the Universal Health Services (UHS) network.

    Who is North Star: At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day.

    We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles:

    • Service Excellence
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Employee Development
    • Ethical and Fair Treatment
    • Teamwork
    • Compassion
    • Innovation

    Our commitment to excellence isn't just a slogan—it's a way of life at North Star Behavioral Health. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, we invite you to join our team.

    Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Facilitates timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assists family and/or guardian with completion of applications.
    • Communicates with referral providers about new referrals and ensures that the facility has all necessary information to consider a referral; assists with ensuring that all receiving providers have all necessary clinical materials and information.
    • Documents case management contacts in progress notes, communicates with therapists/treatment team about contact and updates on the status of discharge planning.
    • Works with involved agencies by arranging and participating in multi-agency meetings as needed to facilitate a smooth discharge.
    • Works with Utilization Review to establish prior authorization, travel, insurance application, etc. is coordinated for a timely discharge.
    • Maintains a shared file where information is updated to review status of faxes, referrals, etc; maintains contact with current providers to update them on the status of patient/course of hospitalization and to obtain information from provider to share with treatment team.
    • Participates in problem-solving regarding abrupt changes in discharge, coordinates and communicates the discharge plan.
    • Coordinates travel arrangements as directed by the therapists and communicates all information to therapists in a timely manner; contacts family with travel information and provides copies of necessary travel documents to family if directed by the therapist/treatment team.
    • Coordinates discharge appointments and communicates to therapist and family if directed by therapist/treatment team.
    • Maintains documentation on all cases; ensuring progress notes on all case management contact/discharge planning efforts are completed no later than 24 hours after the contact; documents discharge appointments in the discharge paperwork.
    • Participates in community activities as requested by the Director of Social Services to build relationships with community providers.
    • Serves as an effective team member and works closely with the Utilization Review team and clinical team.
    • Makes phone contacts with referral services and outpatient providers weekly.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications: To excel in this role, you should have:

    Clinical Expertise: Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related field is required. One year post degree experience preferred.

    Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    What We Offer

    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
    • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
    • A supportive and collaborative work environment
    • Access to ongoing training and educational opportunities

    One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

    EEO Statement

    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Notice

    At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Discharge Planner - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to...
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DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • UHS
  • ANCHORAGE, AK FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Discharge Planner - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to...
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Discharge Planner/Case Manager
  • Medlinkhealth
  • Homer, AK FULL_TIME
  • Relocation Bonus: In addition to your hourly wages, you will be paid a relocation bonus of $20,000.00, payable in two (2) equal installments: $10,000 payable on the pay date that corresponds with the ...
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Coordinator
  • Swickard Auto Group
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Job Type Full-time Description We are fueled by our goal to be #1 in sales and service in the communities we serve while redefining the car buying experience and delivering personalized service to our...
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Service Coordinator
  • Consumer Direct Care Network
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARYService/Program coordinators assist with daily intake and referral processes to set clients up for services, coordinating their in-home care needs in compliance with Federal/State Regulatio...
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  • Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Austin, TX
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  • Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Chandler, AZ
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  • APN Staffing & Employment Solutions
  • Chandler, AZ
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Physician Assistant
  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
  • Oakland, CA
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Clinical Therapist
  • Evolve Treatment Centers
  • Danville, CA
  • Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for a Primary Therapist to join our team at our PHP/IOP facility in Danville, CA! Ou...
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Case Manager/Discharge Coordinator
  • CREOKS Health Services
  • Sapulpa, OK
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  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • Community Living Corporation
  • Mount Kisco, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse - Mount, Kisco, NY Community Living Corporation is a nonprofit agency t...
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About Alaska

Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for Discharge Coordinator jobs
$60,442 to $89,823

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What does a Discharge Coordinator do?

Discharge Coordinator in Lima, OH
Lack of follow-up Many studies have shown that lack of follow-up with a primary care physician in the weeks after discharge can lead to a higher likelihood of re-hospitalization.
December 01, 2019
Discharge Coordinator in Stockton, CA
The Discharge Coordinator will demonstrate RWJBH s philosophy to Total Quality Management and Safety Together values by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.
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Discharge Coordinator in South Bend, IN
At the time of patient discharge from psychiatric care communication between primary and secondary care needs to be as effective and efficient as possible.
December 29, 2019