Admissions/Social Worker

NHC HealthCare Athens; Westwood Heights (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Athens in Athens, TN is seeking a Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator to manage admissions, perform needs assessments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care planning. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and strong knowledge of funding resources.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., located on our private campus. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits to support patients and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the case management process and funding resources (Medicare Part A/B/C & D, Medicaid).
• Understanding of geriatric patient needs and healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions to the center and handle inquiries in person or by phone.
• Conduct needs assessments for patients seeking admission and explore alternatives.
• Participate in patient care planning conferences and discharge planning.
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and prepare for PCP conference with evaluation.

Skills

Case management

Geriatric care knowledge

Medicaid/Medicare funding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

NHC HealthCare Athens
Athens, TN 37303, USA

Description

Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator

Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Position Summary:This position will coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person; and conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if center is not capable of meeting these needs. Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Prepare for PCP conference with evaluation complete, including problems identified, goals, and approaches. Participate in patient care planning conference. Coordinate discharge planning as agreed upon by patient, family & care plan team. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge of the case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C & D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances

Education:Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or Other related human services field degree required.

NHC HealthCare Athens private and spacious campus is home to a 88-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center. We see many individuals who need skilled nursing care after a stroke, joint replacement surgery, a cardiac procedure or a serious illness."

NHC Athens offers acompetitive compensation packagefor fulltime employmentincluding health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match,and more.

NHC Athens is located at 1204 Frye Street Athens TN ,37303

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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