Case Management, Community and Social Services, Discharge Plans, Funding, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Insurance, Managed Care, Marketing, Medicaid, Medicare, Multitasking, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Performance Management, Social Work, Team Player
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
2 days ago
Position: Social Worker
Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to be an advocate for your patients and their families? Come join our team as a Social Worker! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in social work 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.
Position Highlights:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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 Work 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
Job Type: Full Time
Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Experience
Prefer Bachelors 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
Insurance authorization experience preferred
Medical knowledge and terminology preferred
Marketing experience preferred
Ability to interact in person with potential admissions in a hospital setting
Multitasking is a must
Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.
Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.
Benefits
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Advancement Opportunities
Work Location:
NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHCs values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/charleston/