Nephrology social worker vs health care social worker

Differences between nephrology social worker and health care social worker duties and responsibilities

Nephrology social worker example responsibilities.

• Direct patients and their families to appropriate community agencies and resources for financial assistance, counseling and rehabilitation.
• Work closely with financial coordinator to ensure patients have insurance coverage and access to medications.
• Provide individual and group counseling for patients struggling with ESRD diagnosis.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, plans of care, and CMS regulate documentation.
• Assist & work together with medical team to facilitate interdisciplinary approach.
• Participate on interdisciplinary team for case management and monthly quality assurance meetings.
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Health care social worker example responsibilities.

• Respond to and assist in behavioral codes working as a team member to successfully manage patient using methods obtain in CPI training
• Assist in coordinating health care benefits with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers.
• Work with clients for fill basic home cleaning, cooking, and healthcare needs.
• Aid in completion of any forms such as Medicaid, food stamps, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Discharge planning for those resident under going short-term physical rehabilitation.
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