Job Description

Job Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Associates Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Health CareMountain View Hospital is looking for a Discharge Planning Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
The discharge planning assistant is responsible for providing accurate and timely administrative and technical support to the
discharge planning and utilization management teams, helping ensure a positive patient experience, effective coordination of
care, utilization review processes, and compliance with both hospital policy and CMS guidelines.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

QualificationsEducation/Certification:  Associate degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree, with high school diploma or equivalent.
Equipment/Technology:  Basic computer knowledge.
Language/Communication: Effective written and oral skills. Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, staff members and community partners. Ability to speak clearly and obtain necessary information from patients, to listen and seek clarification when needed for accurate dispersal of information.
Mental Capabilities:  Ability to organize, recognize and correct inefficiencies, handle and prioritize multiple requests