Social Work Patient Care Coordinator
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Title: Social Work Patient Care CoordinatorDepartment Org: Outcome Management Outpatient - 114160Employee Classification: B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSCBargaining Unit: AFSCME HSCPrimary Location: HSC HShift: 1Start Time: 0800 End Time: 1630Posted Salary: $25.98 - $30.94Float: TrueRotate: TrueOn Call: TrueTravel: FalseWeekend/Holiday: TrueJob Description:General Summary* Responsible for improving the quality of patient care as a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team and responsible for identifying and facilitating the social work service needs of patients and families in the acute care and outpatient populations, including psycho-social assessment, information and referrals, high risk screening, crisis interventions, resolutions and early discharge planning.* Facilitates the discharge planning process throughout the patient's continuum, functions to promote optimal clinical, financial, and satisfactory patient outcomes.* Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills and effectively communicates with patients, families, physicians, other members of the patient care team, and representatives from the community.* Support change, challenge current health care delivery models and advocate for more efficient methods for the delivery of social work services.* Provide medical specialty care coordination as assigned.* Provide coverage of other Clinic Areas as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Indicate minimum required to qualify or perform this job.)* State of Ohio, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.* Master's Degree in Social Work required.* Licensed Independent Social Worker preferred (LISW).* Previous social work experience in a health care setting required.* Competent in computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail) required.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.* Must possess a high level of integrity in dealing with confidential data.* Flexibility in daily assignment as needed.* Adherence to principles of infection control as defined by risk assessment of the job.* Weekend/holiday rotation.Preferred Qualifications:Conditions of Employment:To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at ...@utoledo.edu or 419-###-#### between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.Advertised: 05 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: