Social Services

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Greer (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) seeks a Social Services Representative to advocate for patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and support care plans in a geriatric healthcare setting. A Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of case management are required.

Responsibilities include working with patients and families, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Hospital-based experience in social services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of the medical case management process and needs of geriatric patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and organize responsibilities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients and families toward adjustment to center life and crises.
• Advocate for patients and families to express, define, and resolve grievances.
• Coordinate discharge planning functions.
• Report to the Director of Social Services the current status and needs.

Skills

Case management knowledge

Advocacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Insurance authorization

Job description

Job Details

Social Services Representative - Full Time

Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to be an advocate for your patients and their families? Come join our Social Services team! 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.

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 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

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

• 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
• Insurance authorization experience preferred

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 Greenville

1305 Boiling Springs Road

Greer, SC 29650

EOE

EOE