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Job Summary: Discharge planner/Social Services Assistant

The Social Services Assistant supports the Social Services and Billing Department in maintaining regulatory compliance in resident rights, consents, resident satisfaction and CMS required documentation. The Director of Social Services oversees the Social Services Assistance performance of their job duties: examples including but not limited to: timely delivery of CMS required notices, conducting of surveys and consents for mental health services

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Meet with residents and families to explain rights as a Medicare recipient
Explain and issue Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC), Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs), Insurance Rate Sheets, and Level of Care Determinations (LOCD).
Support families in coordination of Medicaid process
Scheduling of Admission Care Conferences
Support Social Services in clerical functions of faxing referrals,

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Travel Requirements:

None

Education and Experience:

High school diploma
Preferred Associates Degree in Human Services Related field
Ideal Social Services Technician Registration with State of Michigan

Physical Requirements:

Spend approximately 6 to 8 hours on floor.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Optalis Healthcare to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.