Social Work Assistant Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Social Services Assistant Company: Location: Augusta, GA Description: Interviews patients being admitted to the medical facility and obtains necessary data for preparation of admission forms. Provides routine counseling to patients concerning patient's rights, responsibilities, and provides information dealing with living wills and durable health care powers of attorney. Completes required forms, makes copy of patient's insurance card, admission card, and "Declaration of Benefits" and provides to appropriate personnel in the Treasurer's Office. Verifies patient's eligibility for DEERs and prepares medical record folder for each patient inpVerifies patient's eligibility for DEERs and prepares medical record folder for each patient input into the CHCS. Updates patient information as requested. Provide information to patients concerning eligibility requirements for DEERS. Put into the CHCS. Updates patient information as requested. Previews each medical record returned from outpatient clinics and verifies that required documentation and forms are completed.

Job Title: Social Services Assistant Job in AUGUSTA, GA Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Augusta, GA Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Medical Command Job Announcement Number: SCDZ10094224 Salary Range: 38,790.00 - 50,431.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0186-07/07 Open Period: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Position Information: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - GA - Ft. Gordon Who May Be Considered: Status CandidatesJob Summary:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.Organization(s): Dwight D. Eisenhower AMC, Dep Cdr for Clinical Services, Behavioral Health, Fort Gordon, 30905About the Position: Ft. Gordon is in Augusta, GA home of the Master's Golf Tournament and the Signal Center. It is approxiamately 142 miles E of Atlanta, 80 miles SW of Coulmbia, SC & 122 miles northwest of Savannah, GA. Ft. Gordon is an easy drive from Atlanta, Savannah, the beaches along Atlantic Ocean and the mountains.Who May Apply: Click here for more information. Ft. Gordon is in Augusta, GA home of the Master Golf Tournament & the Signal Center. It is approx 142 miles E of Atlanta, 80 miles SW of Columbia, SC, & 122 miles northwest of Savannah, GA. Ft. Gordon is an easy drive from Atlanta, Savannah, the beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, & the mountains. All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment. Reinstatement eligibles. NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles. Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721. Eligible DCIPS employees currently under the DCIPS Interchange Agreement. Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.Key Requirements: U.S. Citizen Major Duties:Interviews patients being admitted to the medical facility and obtains necessary data for preparation of admission forms. Provides routine counseling to patients concerning patient's rights, responsibilities, and provides information dealing with living wills and durable health care powers of attorney. Completes required forms, makes copy of patient's insurance card, admission card, and "Declaration of Benefits" and provides to appropriate personnel in the Treasurer's Office. Verifies patient's eligibility for DEERs and prepares medical record folder for each patient inpVerifies patient's eligibility for DEERs and prepares medical record folder for each patient input into the CHCS. Updates patient information as requested. Provide information to patients concerning eligibility requirements for DEERS. Put into the CHCS. Updates patient information as requested. Previews each medical record returned from outpatient clinics and verifies that required documentation and forms are completed.Qualifications:Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule KNOWLEDGES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION - Knowledge of the internal organization of patient records and the relationship of their parts, in order to search records and extract medical information and data relevant to the planning of patient treatment, and to review records for completeness, accuracy and consistency with hospital requirements upon the discharge of patient. Knowledge of the various clinic services, the medical terminology and procedures common to each service in order to give necessary administration instructions to patients and to properly arrange patient appointments in order to avoid conflicts in patient care. Knowledge of unit procedures for assembling patient charts, recording physicians orders, integrating X-ray and test reports, graphing and charting medical data, and scheduling patient appointments to independently perform the clerical work of the unit relevant to patient care and treatment. Knowledge of clerical procedures sufficient to receive visitors and calls, order supplies, and perform other clerical functions. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Education can be substituted for experience. Review the qualification requirements for specific information. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent). Ability to communicate orally and in writing. GS-06 and above: One year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade. Graduate education or an internship meets the experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position. GS-07: One year of experience directly related to the occupation equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; or equivalent combinations of experience and education.Other Requirements: Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. One year trial/probationary period may be required.How You Will Be Evaluated:Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. Benefits:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job. Other Information:Click here for more information. To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a dete