Social Work Assistant – Outpatient Oncology
About The Position
The UW Medical Center-Montlake Outpatient Oncology Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Work Assistant. As a member of the Ambulatory Oncology Team, the Social Work Assistant position provides clinical and administrative support to a team of outpatient oncology social workers. Assist with case management, resources, and referrals to internal and external community services based on patient needs. Ideal candidates have experience working in a medical setting, demonstrate strong multi-tasking and organizational skills, oral and written communication, and computer proficiency. Must work well with a variety of persons and teams and possess excellent customer service skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience in the social work field.
- OR an Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences AND four years of work experience in the social work field.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a medical setting
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to work well with a variety of persons and teams
- Excellent customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Be comfortable working directly with patients and families in active cancer treatment.
- Manage a referral pool and respond to patients who screen positive for SDOH (Social Determinates of Heath) needs on the “Supportive Cancer Care Screening” given to all new oncology patients.
- Collaborate with the social work and medical teams on patient needs as they are identified during treatment.
- Develop knowledge, update resources and provide patient education on oncology specific resources and programs.
- Assist patient/family with basic community resources and assist with applications as needed for transportation, Medicaid lodging, UW financial assistance, oncology grant programs, etc.
- Work with fiscal specialist to manage and track the “Oncology Donor Fund” grant program.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as needed for covered oncology clinics as well as SW&CC meetings.
Benefits
- Benefits for this position can be found at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
