Student Non Clinical - Case Management

Summary:

The Social Worker provides services to patients, and their families experiencing personal or environmental difficulties which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care, thus assuring timely discharge and effective post-hospital care. He/she assists in the integration of social work, resource planning within the Department of Care Management.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
• Maintains required core competencies.
• Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
• Monitors and assumes responsibility for efficient use of resources.
• Schedules personal time off such that necessary services (Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, etc.) are adequately available.
• Assists in orientation, training and education to ensure that all department members are able to perform as described in their appropriate job description.
• Uses computer, copy machine, and other office equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Assists in maintaining files and documents as needed to meet hospital needs and requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Interviews patients and their families, physicians, and nursing staff to obtain information relevant to medical problems and discharge planning needs.
• Acts as liaison between the hospitalized patient, their family, their physician and the community health agencies, facilities and allied services that will provide continued care after discharge from hospital.
• Provides support services to patients and their families for problems related to hospitalization and future care needs.
• Maintains current information on all frequently used community resources, financial benefits programs and placement facilities, updating departmental files and handouts for patients.

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience in utilization review, discharge planning, and resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and administration.
• To work well under pressure; to deal with multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities; and to utilize critical thinking skills.
• The ability to process and willingness to learn computer skills.
• Demonstrated skills with computers and word processing.
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current American Heart - HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

Work Type:

Full Time