Temporary Discharge Manager

Temporary Discharge Manager

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a Temporary Discharge Manager is a valuable member of our team, who assist with transitional office operations. Individual works closely with Nurse Case Managers and Social Workers regarding payer delays, authorization and denial notification. Individual will also serve as a liaison between hospital departments to improve department function and initiatives. Candidate will support case managers and social workers with discharge planning efforts, coordinate trainings and meetings for the care management staff and maintain departmental resources for staff.

Duties of a Temporary Discharge Manager for the Discharge Hub in Care Management may include the following but are not limited to :

Partners with Senor Management to define project scope, establish goals, objectives and timelines.

Work closely with nurse case manager / social worker team regarding payer delays, authorization and denial notification.

Serve as a liaison between hospital departments that will correlate with department function and initiatives

Assist with transitional office operations including but not limited to post-acute authorization and transportation coordination

Prioritize PT / OT consults daily based on discharge readiness and authorization requirements

Main timely and up-to-date- project tracking.

Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders

Keep high level customer service responsibility

Maintain and Coordinate departmental resources

Develop competency and maintain up to date knowledge of hospital software i.e. Power Chart, Siemens, Eclipsys & other programs as acquired

Coordinate trainings and meetings

Maintain understanding of referral resources

Knowledge of discharge planning programs

Maintains high level of customer satisfaction

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree

At least 3 years of prior experience working in an academic medical center / clinical setting in an administrative and / or supervisory capacity

Demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills

Computer proficient in Electronic Medical Record applications

Demonstrate knowledge of discharge planning and length of stay

Leadership skills, ability to run meetings, rounds, and educate staff

High level of customer service skills

Demonstrates patient first, patient advocacy and service excellence

Demonstrate ability to project management and action planning, team work and team leader focus

Ability to cover multiple patient populations

Weekday and Weekend flexibility

Preferred Qualicaitions :

NYS LPN License / other advanced clinical education

Bachelor's degree in health science or other related field

Advanced Degree Certificate

Hospital Operation and Throughput experience

Leadership experience working with C-Suite Executives

Experience in Care Management

Experience in Managed Care / Insurance Industry / MD Office

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of regulatory requirements i.e. CMS, EMTALA, Managed Care, etc.

Bi-lingual

Experience with post-acute care coordination, including acute rehab / skilled nursing and transportation authorizations

Special Notes : Resume / CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

This function / position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements :

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s) / certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and / or revocation of the employment offer.

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Anticipated Pay Range :

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $70,355 - $87,019 Base

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as :

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Job Number : 2503687

Official Job Title : : TH Senior Staff Assistant

Job Field : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department / Hiring Area : : Care Management

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours : : 8am-6pm Pass Days : : Fri, Sat, Sun

Posting Start Date : Sep 30, 2025

Posting End Date : Dec 29, 2025, 11 : 59 : 00 PM

Salary : : $70,355 - $87,019 Base

Salary Grade : : SL3

SBU Area : : Stony Brook University Hospital

Req ID : 2503687