Greenfield Health Systems Social Worker Tech.- West Pavilion Incenter Dialysis Detroit

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Greenfield Health Systems Social Worker Tech.- West Pavilion Incenter Dialysis, Detroit

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Detroit

Michigan

General Summary:

Assists social work staff in the provision of concrete services to renal patients.

Identifies needs of the patient and family and makes referrals to appropriate community agencies and hospital departments.

Other duties include maintenance of records and statistical data and the provision of clerical support to the social work staff.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Demonstrates team member standards and adheres to diversity principles and expectations including deaf and hard of hearing guidelines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assists patients/families with referrals to community agencies and/or other hospital departments for such concerns as transportation arrangements, outpatient nursing home placements, billing/insurance inquiries and utilities.

 Acts as a liaison between patients and various community agencies/hospital departments.

 Maintains and updates files on available resources.

 May assist in the determination and arrangement of emergency appointments for patients who are in crisis situations.

 Maintains social work records in accordance with established guidelines.

 Assists in the compilation of statistical information concerning patient population and/or social work functions as appropriate.

 Provides clerical support to social work staff as necessary (i.e., filing, xeroxing).

 Records own activities as necessary in order to ensure accountability.

 Travel to satellite units as required.

 Demonstrate willingness and ability to function consistently as a team

member, positively contributing on a daily basis to the goals and

of the dialysis program as appropriate to the scope of position.

 Demonstrate willingness and ability to work effectively in a complex

and changing environment.

 Demonstrate willingness and ability to effectively relate in an organizationally acceptable manner to team members, patients, and other customers in a diverse environment.

 Demonstrate a caring and compassionate manner toward the patients and their family members that are a part of the dialysis program.

 Complete all required and assigned in-services and online education and

demonstrate incorporation of the teaching/learning as appropriate to position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum of one year experience in health care environment.

Ability to analyze pertinent patient information in order to refer patients to appropriate agencies/departments.

Interpersonal skills necessary to work with a wide range of patients, families, multidisciplinary hospital staff and individuals from community agencies.

Organizational skills required to manage a high-volume workload.

Overview

Henry Ford Health System, one of the largest and most comprehensive integrated U.S. health

care systems, is a national leader in clinical care, research and education. The system includes

the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, five hospitals, Health Alliance Plan (a health

insurance and wellness company), Henry Ford Physician Network, a 150-site ambulatory

network and many other health-related entities throughout southeast Michigan, providing a

full continuum of care. In 2015, Henry Ford provided $299 million in uncompensated care.

The health system also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 24,600

employees. Henry Ford is a 2011Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. The

health system is led by President and CEO Wright Lassiter III. To learn more, visitHenryFord.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness

and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other

benefits and services.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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Henry Ford Health System
Website : http://www.henryford.com

Company Profile
Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford and now one of the nation's leading health care providers, Henry Ford Health System is a not-for-profit corporation managed by Chief Executive Officer Nancy M. Schlichting and governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees, with volunteer-led advisory and affiliate boards providing additional leadership.