Social Services Assistant-full Time

Lamesahealthcare

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of medicare/medicaid regulations
Experience with resident discharge planning
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 must coordinate with administration, medical staff, and community agencies to ensure the highest practicable level of well-being for each resident.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of protected health information and reporting any suspected incidents of fraud or unauthorized disclosure.

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

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
  • Experience with resident discharge planning
  • Ability to maintain confidential health records
  • Strong communication with medical staff

Nice-to-have

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Prior healthcare experience preferred
  • Budget development assistance skills
  • Community agency networking ability
  • In-service training participation

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Prior healthcare experience preferred
  • Ability to interpret federal, state, and local regulations

Work Rights

Not specified

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