Medi-Cal Caseworker Hospice

VITAS Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Caseworker to support patient care operations by providing direct casework services to patients and families within the hospice program. The role emphasizes utilization of community resources and coordination with care teams to ensure patient comfort and appropriate services.

The successful candidate will bring experience in healthcare, knowledge of assistance programs, and the ability to navigate company software while maintaining compassionate, family-centered

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a health-care environment focused on community resources utilization with patient contact.
• Reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passenger.
• Knowledge of local, county, applicable state and federal assistance programs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to become proficient in company software programs.

Skills

Community resources

Patient contact

Stress management

Reliable transportation

Assistance programs knowledge

Minimal supervision

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related Social Science

Job description

The Caseworker is that member of patient care operations whose primary function is to assist in providing direct casework services to the patient and family within the hospice program of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in a health-care environment in which the primary job function was community resources utilization which included patient contact.

• Reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passenger or requires ability to cope with the stress of experiencing repeated loss.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources within the specific community in which the hospice is located.
• Knowledge of local, county, applicable state and federal assistance programs.
• Capacity to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to become proficient in company software programs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related Social Science field from an accredited school.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

EOE/AA M/F/D/V