Medical Social Worker

Nleague Services Inc

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$25–$27 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Temporary

SKILLS

Case Management, Clinical Medicine, Community and Social Services, Consulting, Discharge Plans, Follow Through, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Equipment, Medical Records, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social Work

LOCATION

Chattanooga, Tennessee

POSTED

1 day ago

Social Worker 2Location: 1301Riverfront Parkway, Suite 209, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402Duration: 2 Months (Possibility of extension)HybridJob DutiesThe 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 informationCollaborate with primary care nurse and providersProvide in-person or remote social needs screening/assessment with primary care patients referred by nurse or providerCoordinate or make aware of social services resources, i.e., housing, clothing, food, mental health services, etc.Collaborate with other social workers to identify patient and community resourcesConduct case management activitiesWork with hospitals for discharge planning, follow-up and educationAssist with obtaining patient records from hospitalsAssist in securing needed medical equipment through community partnersConduct follow-up on care plansIdentify patients lost to follow-up or overdue for care and assist them in returning to careSchedule, coordinate, and track non-BCS specialist and imaging referralsAssist with obtaining patient records from specialists and imaging centersCompile and maintain resource list for specialty referrals including eligibility criteria, referral process, cost and contact informationAssist 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 companiesAssist patient with applications for programs such as CoverRx and RxOutreachMay help with other regional primary care-based initiatives with a social work componentDocuments in patient’s record, updates consults, and tags provider and/or clinical staff as necessaryProvide patient education or find appropriate education resourcesTools and EquipmentPersonal ComputerTelephoneFax MachinePrinterScannerCopy MachineCalculator

Medical Social Worker

Nleague Services Inc

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Nleague Services Inc

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