Discharge Planning Assistant

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus - Ann Arbor, Mi Until 10/6/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
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.

· 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.

About this role

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

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical terminology

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mental healthpatient placementmedical terminology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site