Social Services

AdamsPlace•Greer, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources. NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides great growth opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Must have knowledge of the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurance
Must have imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively

Nice To Haves

Insurance authorization experience preferred

Responsibilities

working with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death
serving in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining, and resolving grievances
coordinating discharge planning functions
reporting to the Director of Social Services the current status of social services and present needs
participate in developing patient care plans in cooperation with individuals from other disciplines
maintaining confidentiality of professional information