Discharge Planning Assistant
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At a glance
Job overview
Trinity Health is hiring a Discharge Planning Assistant. The Discharge Planning Assistant collaborates with the clinical team to refer patients to appropriate inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities based on age, diagnosis, and location, obtains prior authorizations for admissions to Trinity Health sites, prepares and sends clinical packets to community partners, coordinates updates with Emergency Department or medical unit providers for transfers, and demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology and mental health care levels across counties served by Trinity Health Southeast Michigan.
Key focus areas include Collaborate with the clinical team to refer patients to appropriate inpatient psychiatric facilities., Obtain prior authorizations for patients admitted to Trinity Health sites., and Prepare and send complete clinical packets to community partners for efficient patient placement..
Important skills include Medical Terminology and Awareness Of Varying Levels Of Mental Health Care.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Full job description
Employment Type: Full time Shift:
Description: · Collaborate with the clinical team to refer patients to appropriate inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities based on age, diagnosis, and location.
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Obtain prior authorizations for patients admitted to Trinity Health sites.
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Prepare and send complete clinical packets to community partners to ensure efficient patient placement.
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Coordinate with Emergency Department or Medical Unit providers to gather updates necessary for successful transfers.
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Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and maintain awareness of varying levels of mental health care across counties served by Trinity Health Southeast Michigan sites.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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