Discharge Planner Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of discharge planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for appropriate and timely discharge planning from the hospital, arrangements for follow-up health care, assessment of financial resources available for patients, and referrals to appropriate community resources as needed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• The Discharge Planner assesses patients to identify psychosocial needs requiring intervention
• Dual Diagnosis background preferred
• Prior experience in discharge planning and insurance plans preferred
• State of Maine Licensed Practical Nurse License
• Current (within 6 months) hospital UR experience
• LMSW, LCSW or RN
• Promotes company philosophy, mission and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Insurance verification experience desirable

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the discharge planner position.

Previously, I was responsible for members with educational resources to enhance their ability to access health care services, including WellCare contacts, primary care physician and other pertinent health care provider contacts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Agency Affiliated licensure
• BLS, first aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications will be provided by INBH
• Experience in working with programs and outside referrals
• Experience with Discharge Planner / Case Management preferred
• Experience with Discharge Planning / Case Management preferred
• Current SC licensure in counseling or social work
• Possesses and exercises good public relation skills
• Possesses strong clinical skills in assessment and professional judgment, board-based knowledge of medical management, nursing management, and medical terminology and familiarity and knowledge of medical records organization and procedures

I am excited to be applying for the position of discharge planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for advisory services on social problems, arranges for discharge placement, and aftercare at home, placements in partnership with CMHCs, private mental health providers and others.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Working knowledge of available mental health resources in Pinellas County
• Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other state and federal regulations
• Prefer experience in utilization related skills in the managed care field
• Good understanding of HMO/POS/EPO/PPO insurance, medical terminology, ICD/CPT coding and HCPCS medical coding
• Comfortable in a hospital environment interacting with clinical professionals, patients and ancillary providers
• Valid CPR card upon hire
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) licensure OR
• Current Washington State Social Work licensure (ex

In response to your job posting for discharge planner, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for therapeutic care to patients to assist them in accomplishing treatment goals using interventions and techniques that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience discharge planning for medical patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Recent or current experience discharge planning in a hospital setting
• High school diploma or GED/HSE
• Experience in counseling and group facilitation of criminal justice involved individuals
• Knowledge and/or familiarity working in a jail-based setting
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications along with great customer service skills are essential
• Working knowledge of EMRs

Please consider me for the discharge planner opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for referrals for community resources to patients / families / caregivers for ongoing support and treatment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Possesses the understanding of the healthcare continuum
• Knowledge of various computer applications
• Current Michigan licensure
• BSW or RN
• A clerical or administrative support background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a commitment to provide excellent customer service is essential
• Healthcare related Certificate preferred
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette, strong computer skills including knowledge of GE/Flowcast, Allscripts , MS Outlook, Word and Excel