Maintain resident confidentiality and hipaa compliance
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.
Employees will coordinate social service activities with other departments and assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care and independence.
The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information while reporting any suspected fraud.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
assist in social service program development
coordinate with medical and nursing staff
maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
conduct discharge planning and resource coordination
document social service progress notes
Nice-to-have
prior healthcare experience preferred
ability to work with anxious residents
strong community agency networking skills
experience with Medicare/Medicaid assistance programs