AdmissionsSocial Worker

Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator

Full Time Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Position Summary:This position will coordinate admissions to the center including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person; and conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives if center is not capable of meeting these needs. Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Prepare for PCP conference with evaluation complete including problems identified goals and approaches. Participate in patient care planning conference. Coordinate discharge planning as agreed upon by patient family & care plan team. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge of the case management process needs of geriatric patients health care settings working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A B C & D Medicaid Managed Care and other private insurances

Education:Bachelors degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or Other related human services field degree required.

NHC Athens offers acompetitive compensation packagefor fulltime employmentincluding health dental vision life disability insurance paid time off 401 (k) with generous company matchand more.

NHC Athens is located at 1204 Frye Street Athens TN 37303

EOE

Required Experience:

IC