Medicaid Caseworker

VITAS Healthcare; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Pensacola, Florida is seeking an Entry Level Caseworker to assist in providing direct casework services to patients and their families within the hospice program. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field and reliable transportation. The role involves working with community resources and requires minimal supervision. This is a full-time opportunity offering valuable experience in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct casework services to the patient and family within the hospice program.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Knowledge of community resources

Knowledge of assistance programs

Capacity to work independently

Proficiency in company software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

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

• 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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care