Social Worker & Admissions Navigator for Care Planning

AdamsPlace; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Athens is seeking a Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator to manage admissions inquiries, assess patient needs, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to determine the best care plan. This full-time position operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.

– 5 p.m., in a post-acute care setting. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and knowledge of funding sources such as Medicare/Medicaid; benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or Other related human services field degree required.
• Knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C & D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions to the center and handle inquiries via phone or in person.
• Prepare for PCP conference with evaluation complete, including identified problems, goals, and approaches.
• Coordinate discharge planning as agreed upon by patient, family & care plan team.
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Case management knowledge

Geriatric care awareness

Healthcare settings knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid funding knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

NHC HealthCare Athens is seeking a Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator to manage admissions inquiries, assess patient needs, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to determine the best care plan. This full-time position operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.

– 5 p.m., in a post-acute care setting. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and knowledge of funding sources such as Medicare/Medicaid; benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off,