Discharge Facilitator II

NKC Health North Kansas City, MO Part Time

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Summary

Processes patient referrals for discharge planning with bedside case management. Part-time Monday-Friday, 6-hour days, benefits eligible; requires 1 year in the medical field, computer skills, and preferred related bachelor's degree.

Highlights

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 6-hour days, 8am-2pm or 10am-4pm
Experience
One year in medical field; discharge planning preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Hours Per Week
60 hours per 2-week pay period
Reports To
Supervisor of Care Continuum
Type
Part-Time

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Care Continuum and collaboration with the bedside Case Management team, processes referrals for patients services to meet their discharge planning needs, assures a cost and quality effective discharge, and always promotes patients' rights and maximum benefits from health care services.
 
This position is part time, working Monday - Friday, 6 hr days 8am-2pm or 10am-4pm. Position works 60 hours in a 2 week pay period and is benefits eligible. 

EXPERIENCE: One year in the medical field (i.e. hospital, home health or nursing home). Prefer on year discharge planning or processing referrals. Insurance coverage exposure is a plus.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

OTHER: Computer skills including Microsoft Office and electronic health records software.

EDUCATION: Preferred: Bachelors - Related Field

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