Discharge Planner

Jefferson

. Facilitate safe, timely, and cost-effective transitions of care .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeCherry Hill • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating post-acute care transitions, managing patient appointments, and securing insurance authorizations while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in utilizing electronic health records and providing education and support to patients and families during care transitions.

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Care CoordinationPatient EducationInsurance AuthorizationEHR LiteracyDischarge Planning

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Hard Skills

Patient Appointment SchedulingMedical TerminologyRegulatory DocumentationDischarge Planning RegulationsAuthorization Submission

Soft Skills

CollaborationTime ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records

Industry Keywords

HIPAAMedicareMedicaidPost-Acute ServicesCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate safe, timely, and cost-effective transitions of care
Coordinate post-acute services and appointment needs for patients on the assigned unit
Schedule and link physician, laboratory, procedural, and financial appointments to appropriate orders and payor requirements
Communicate with third-party payers to secure authorization for inpatient and post-acute services
Assess psychosocial and environmental factors affecting recovery
Provide education and referrals to community resources
Support patients and families during transitions from hospital to home or another level of care
Arrange home health, DME, transportation, infusion services, specialty population services, and community-based resources
Obtain payer authorization and submit clinical information
Document discharge planning activities, authorizations, communications, and service arrangements in the medical record
Review and complete Medicare Notices of Hospital Discharge
Liaise with patients, families, healthcare providers, payers, and community agencies
Monitor and assist with intra-facility and acute-care hospital transfers
Coordinate transportation, authorization, and repatriation of medically stable patients
Communicate, escalate, and prioritize transportation needs with care management and the transfer center
Complete required regulatory documentation and admission assessments under supervision
Float among Washington Township, Cherry Hill, and Stratford locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related field
2 years of experience in healthcare related field or less than 1 year as a new graduate
Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups
Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities and prioritize time effectively
Computer and EHR literacy
Knowledge of patient appointment and procedure scheduling rules
Knowledge of insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid
Knowledge of HIPAA
Knowledge of medical terminology
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in social work
Preferred: Knowledge of discharge planning regulations, patient choice, and insurance authorization
Preferred: Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation
Preferred: Familiarity with medical terminology
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking
Ability to perform role-specific activities including kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service