Social Work Discharge Planning Coordinator Case ...

Job Description Collaborates with case managers and social workers to provide specific role in helping released patients develop continuing care plans. This mid-level position involves organizing an effective post-treatment strategy for patients to heal fully at home or another care facility. Carefully assessing each patient''s needs for a smooth and safe transition is the discharge coordinator''s duty. Handle the processing of discharge papers and forward them to appropriate clinicians. Collaborates with case managers and social workers to provide specific role in helping released patients develop continuing care plans. This mid-level position involves organizing an effective post-treatment strategy for patients to heal fully at home or another care facility. Carefully assessing each patient''s needs for a smooth and safe transition is the discharge coordinator''s duty. Handle the processing of discharge papers and forward them to appropriate clinicians. Most discharge coordinators also audit these records to ensure compliance with institutional guidelines. Coordinators will contact insurance carriers to submit discharge summaries and secure coverage. Meeting one-on-one with patients and their families is essential to instruct them on proper at-home care and answer any questions. Discharge coordinators could refer patients to counseling, rehabilitation, or physical therapy for improved long-term health outcomes. High School diploma required; Associates degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years experience in health care related field with knowledge of third party insurance requirements preferred.Grandview Medical Center, a 434-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, AL., and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women''s Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center. Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual''s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Created: 2025-11-15