Care Coordinator MSW - PRN - WMCG

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc. • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Care Coordinator-MSW provides guidance and education to patients and families and is responsible for assessing the psychosocial needs and coordination of care for a designated population of patients. Exhibits a deep understanding of each patient’s medical needs, insurance coverage, health literacy, and other socioeconomic factors that may impact
their opportunity for wellness. Aids and assists patients in overcoming any barriers presented by these elements

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the plan of care for individual patients and/or patient populations, utilizing nationally recognized medical necessity criteria, to assure that care is based on accepted standards, evidence-based practice, and current research.
• Collaborates with patients, families, case managers, care coordinators, and nurse navigators to include insurance companies to coordinate patients’ transition to and from various levels of care. Initiates referrals to outside providers as appropriate to assure timely progression and continuity of care. Conducts an appropriate level of psychosocial assessments within 24 hours of receiving a referral on all patients referred for social work services.
• Identifies the opportunity for quality improvements in both inpatient and outpatient care transition and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. Represents the care coordination department on various teams and performance improvement activities addressing opportunities to improve clinical progression and coordination of care and strengthen evidence-based practice.
• Maintains professional certifications, self-identifies, and self-manages training opportunities. Continuously involved in professional organizations and outside professional development opportunities. Keeps up-to date with research literature and industry best practices and may participate in specialty related research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed