Case Manager/Discharge Planner - Case Management - Utower

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The University of Miami, UMH has an exciting opportunity for a Case Manager/Discharge Planner - Case Management department at the UTower location. This position functions as Discharge Planner for the Care Coordination Department under the direction of the Director of Care Coordination. Discharge Planner will coordinate all discharge needs for the hospital discharges. The Discharge Planner will process the physician order based on the patient’s choice and based on insurance contract agreements with certified agencies. Coordination of all Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment, Orthothetics and Infusion. Utilizes electronic referral system to send referrals for all post discharge needs to licensed providers, assures follow-up with companies for the coordination of benefits and services, obtain any required forms for completion with the physician attending or ordering physician for completion. Assist the social worker with obtaining patient choice when warranted. Communicates the finalization, delivery and acceptance of case to the nursing and care coordination staff.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of one year in Hospital Case Management/nursing; a good working knowledge of durable medical equipment, home health and infusion and medical terminology. High School Diploma/2 Year College Diploma Preferred. Must have current BLS certification. Any combination of relevant education, work experience, and / or certifications will be considered.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University of Miami School of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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