Financial Assistance Caseworker - Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater, FL)

Financial Assistance Caseworker - Clearwater | Business and Administrative | Full TimeDescriptionWhy BayCare?Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that is built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today.

That is why you will thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.Position Details:Location: Morton Plant Hospital - Clearwater, FLStatus: Full timeShift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMDays: Monday through FridayThis Financial Assistance Caseworker opportunity is a full-time position requiring on-site work in Clearwater, FL.Responsibilities:The Financial Assistance Counselor is responsible for identifying patients who may be eligible for financial and social assistance from various public agencies by assessing their financial and social situation, acting as a liaison between the patient, the family and public agencies, and documenting the assessment and approvals.Specific Skills:Customer service skillsAdministrative and clerical skillsOrganizational skillsKnowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to positionMedical terminology use and understandingWritten and verbal communication skillsWork with a teamComputer skills appropriate to positionCertifications and LicensuresNone requiredEducationRequired High School or equivalentExperienceRequired 5 years Social Work or Public Assistance with High School DiplomaOR 1-year Social Work or Public Assistance with a bachelor's degreePreferred knowledge of community resources for unfunded/ underfunded patients (Medicaid, Charity Programs, etc.)BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Time OffTuition Assistance401K Match and additional yearly contributionAnnual performance appraisals and team award bonusFamily resources and wellness opportunitiesCommunity perks and discountsEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled