Social Service Assistant - Case Management

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Joshua Tree, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Requirements

• The employee demonstrates accuracy, and reliability, and assumes responsibility for the quality of work performed.
• Follows District rules and regulations maintaining appropriate licensure, certification, and authorization required for employment.
• Follows all infection control regulations and uses standard precautions appropriately.
• Uses proper body mechanics and safety equipment. Performs duties in a safe manner.
• Follows all safety, fire and disaster regulations. Is knowledgeable about hazardous materials and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used in the work area.
• Reports safety hazards and injuries immediately to supervisor.
• The employee works with the social service director and requests assistance/direction when needed.
• Assumes responsibility for a clear and orderly work area.
• Dresses appropriately for work assignment as per dress code.
• The employee makes good use of time and resources, and completes works assignments.
• Appropriately and consistently uses the time keeping system and completes corrections in a timely manner.
• Performs work in a cost efficient method. Uses District resources appropriately.
• Meets or exceeds District rules on attendance and tardiness.
• The employee meets or exceeds customer service expectations.
• Our organization’s expectation is that all staff act in a way that promotes a positive patient experience. We are committed to treating each of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family members. Every team member will adopt AIDET as the framework for standard communication and will escalate any issues they cannot resolve themselves.
• The employee pursues appropriate training opportunities to lean job related skills, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements social work services for patients and families.
• Coordinates discharge planning services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed