Discharge Planner
Core
Coordinates patient discharge planning and post-acute care transitions within a healthcare setting.
Role type
Discharge Planner
Builds
Discharge plans and care transitions for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Case Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
discharge planning, care coordination, data collection, patient advocacy, health education, insurance guidelines knowledge, community resource navigation
Preferred skills
healthcare experience
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (implied by documentation), Medicare/Medicaid systems
Responsibilities
Assess and document discharge planning needs, coordinate post-acute care referrals, educate patients and families on discharge instructions, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, navigate community resources, resolve insurance coverage issues, maintain accurate documentation
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, individual contributor