Social Services

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Greenville is seeking a Social Services Representative to advocate for patients and families, and coordinate discharge planning. A Bachelor's degree and knowledge of geriatric case management and funding resources are required.

The role emphasizes teamwork, growth opportunities, and competitive compensation in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include supporting patients and families through illness crises, participating in care planning with a multidisciplinary team, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of the medical case management process and funding resources (Medicare/Medicaid, private insurance).
• Ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Insurance authorization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning functions with care teams.
• Advocate for patients and families to express and resolve grievances.
• Report the status of social services to the Director and identify needs.
• Participate in developing patient care plans with other disciplines.
• Maintain confidentiality of professional information.

Skills

Case management

Geriatric care

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• coordinating discharge planning functions

Position: 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