OUTPATIENT SOCIAL WORKER/B.S., OUTPATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus

DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8am-4:30pm Monday - Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Outpatient Social Worker/B.S. for Transitional Care Management is responsible for supporting patients as they transition from inpatient hospital settings to outpatient care. This role focuses on improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and ensuring patients receive appropriate follow-up services. The social worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community resources to facilitate smooth transitions and address psychosocial barriers to recovery. This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for the Outpatient Social Worker in Transitional Care Management. Duties may be modified based on organizational needs and patient populations served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Previous experience as a Social Worker in a hospital setting strongly desired.
• Computer skills and Epic proficiency preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, variety of cultures, etc.
• Good organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible in work schedule, assignments and workload.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of personnel at all levels within and external to the organization.
• Ability to interpret and implement the policies and procedures of South Georgia Medical Center, regulatory agencies’ standards and rules, reimbursement rules, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Substantial sitting, walking and standing. Light lifting (not to exceed 25 pounds), bending and pushing objects. Frequent exposure to patient care area. At times may be subject to high levels of stress. Requires considerable reading, mental effort.

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