Full-Time

Dementia Care Social Worker

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Entry, Junior

Charleston, SC, USA

Full-time, on-site position requiring active engagement in the initial assessment process of SCAN patients.

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • The Dementia Care Social Worker must be a Licensed Social Worker with an interest and/or experience in cognitive disorders.
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficient in use of EPIC and Microsoft Office preferred
  • Knowledge of CPT codes, medical billing, and diagnosis coding helpful
  • Experience in medical practice and knowledge of medical terminology is required.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
Responsibilities
  • Assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their caregivers through history taking, identify normal and abnormal findings.
  • Coordinate person-centered care planning for SCAN clients through consultation and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to improve identified patient outcomes.
  • Employ strategies for managing behavioral and psychosocial symptoms of dementia.
  • Assist beneficiaries in advance care planning.
  • Establish communication strategies for persons with dementia and their caregivers.
  • Creates a patient and caregiver specific care plan that is adjusted as patient care needs change.
  • Support the coordination of medical care and community services, including communication with clinical providers, supporting beneficiaries in transitions between settings, accessing community-based services and supports such as respite services, and working with case managers and other coordinators to address gaps and duplication in a beneficiary’s community-based services and support.
  • Work closely with the SCAN ACC and MTC to ensure optimal longitudinal care.
  • Facilitate referrals by obtaining clinical information and ensure the information is properly processed though corresponding departments.
  • Immediately grasp deviations from the expected range of patient/family responses and accurately provide interventions to improve outcomes.
  • Ensure all testing/referrals are complete and necessary items addressed with the provider.
  • This role functions as the initial client advocate between the SCAN medical team and the client by coordinating their requests and satisfying needs in one phone call.
  • Works closely with SCAN physicians and clinical staff to assist potential clients in navigating the system to gain access and referral information for medical care at MUSC.
  • Participate in ongoing evaluation and development of protocols and guidelines for best practices related to the cognitive population.
  • Maintain up-to-date patient records by documenting all orders and interaction with the patient, family, or interdisciplinary team members in the EMR.
  • Helps to develop and participate in patient and family support groups.
  • Helps to ensure that all requirements are met for the new Medicare program, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE).
  • Attends regularly scheduled meetings with the SCAN Program team, virtually and/or in-person.
  • Under the direction of the ACC or MTC APP, performs other duties as required.
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