Number of Applicants
:000+
Job Title: Social Worker 2
Location: Columbia, Tennessee 38401(Hybrid)
Duration: 3+ Months (Possible Ext)
Job Description
Job Duties:
The Clinical Care Team will take referrals from primary care providers and will work with the primary care team to accomplish the following tasks:
Social support navigation such as food insecurity, housing insecurity, etc.
o Compile and maintain a resource list including eligibility criteria, referral process, and contact information.
o Collaborate with primary care nurse and providers.
o Provide in-person or remote social needs screening/assessment with primary care patients referred by nurse or provider.
o Coordinate or make aware of social services resources, i.e., housing, clothing, food, mental health services, etc.
o Collaborate with other social workers to identify patient and community resources.
Conduct case management activities
o Work with hospitals for discharge planning, follow-up and education
o Assist with obtaining patient records from hospitals.
o Assist in securing needed medical equipment through community partners.
o Conduct follow-up on care plans
o Identify patients lost to follow-up or overdue for care and assist them in returning to care.
May assist with specialty referral Navigation
o Schedule, coordinate, and track non-BCS specialist and imaging referrals.
o Assist with obtaining patient records from specialists and imaging centres.
o Compile and maintain resource list for specialty referrals including eligibility criteria, referral process, cost and contact information.
Assist patients to locate and access low-cost prescription options such as patient assistance programs, discount retailers, etc.
o May assist with patient assistance program applications and serve as a patient-provider liaison with the drug companies.
o Assist patient with applications for programs such as CoverRx and RxOutreach
May help with other regional primary care-based initiatives with a social work component
Documents in patient's record, updates consult, and tags provider and/or clinical staff as necessary
Provide patient education or find appropriate education resources
Expectations may include:
Tools and Equipment:
1. Personal Computer
2. Telephone
3. Fax Machine
4. Printer
5. Scanner
6. Copy Machine
7. Calculator
8. Personal Vehicle
Other office related equipment as required.
Schedule:
Days: Monday to Friday (Yes)
Hours/Day: 7.5
Time Zone: CST
Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Regular Shift)
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