Discharge Planning Assistant
IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.
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Description:
· Collaborate with the clinical team to refer patients to appropriate inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities based on age, diagnosis, and location.
· Obtain prior authorizations for patients admitted to Trinity Health sites.
· Prepare and send complete clinical packets to community partners to ensure efficient patient placement.
· Coordinate with Emergency Department or Medical Unit providers to gather updates necessary for successful transfers.
· 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.
Summary
Coordinate patient discharge with clinical team, medical terminology, and mental health care knowledge
Job title
Discharge Planning Assistant
Experience level
none
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On-site at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location