About this opportunity
Suncap Technology lists this Social Worker 2./ Elizabethton,TN, (Onsite) 12 + Months Contract opportunity in elizabethton, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Onsite Role , Candidate must be local to TN
USC / Green Card only
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 for social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity, housing insecurity, etc.
o Compile and maintain a resource list for SDOH resources 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 ssist with obtaining patient records from hospitals
o ssist 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 ssist with obtaining patient records from specialists and imaging centers
o Compile and maintain resource list for specialty referrals including eligibility criteria, referral process, cost and contact information
• ssist 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 ssist 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 consults, and tags provider and/or clinical staff as necessary
• Provide patient education or find appropriate education resources
Expectations may include:
Complete onboarding and orientation
Participate in regional office and primary care clinical meetings as requested
ttend provider meetings as requested
ttend Health Councils and other community meetings to build relationships with social service agencies and promote health department services
Identify barriers to care or assistance experienced by our patients and seek ways to address them
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
Worksite address
elizabethton, TN, 37643, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.