Social Worker 2

About the job

Job Duties: Hybrid 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Regular Shift

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 for social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity, housing insecurity, etc.

Compile and maintain a resource list for SDOH resources including eligibility criteria, referral process, and contact information

Provide in-person or remote social needs screening/assessment with primary care patients referred by nurse or provider

Coordinate or make aware of social services resources, i.e., housing, clothing, food, mental health services, etc

Assist with obtaining patient records from hospitals

Assist in securing needed medical equipment through community partners

Identify patients lost to follow-up or overdue for care and assist them in returning to care

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

May assist with patient assistance program applications and serve as a patient-provider liaison with the drug companies

Assist patient with applications for programs such as CoverRx and RxOutreach

Documents in patient's record, updates consults, and tags provider and/or clinical staff as necessary

Desired Skills and Experience

SOCIAL WORKER, SOCIAL SERVICE, PUBLIC HEALTH, VOLUNTEER