Social Work Coordinator: Discharge Planning & Support

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Social Work Coordinator to assist in financial assessment, discharge planning, and administrative duties, supporting Medical Social Workers and coordinating with families and patients.

The role includes translation assistance, patient escort duties, and home visit support where needed. The position involves contributing to process improvements, collaborating with hospital departments, and helping drive department programmes and

Qualifications

• Diploma required; Diploma in Social Work preferred.
• Reports to Medical Social Worker and works with Team Leader for Social Work Coordinators.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• IT knowledge and skills are necessary for the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the department's administrative and operational running, including counter duties.
• Conduct intake interviews, perform financial assessments, provide assistance, and facilitate discharge planning referrals.
• Support Medical Social Workers in case management, translation, patient escort and home visit support.
• Participate in process improvements and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with other hospital departments and external organizations to facilitate patient care and experience.
• Assist with programmes and projects within the department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

IT knowledge

Education

Diploma in Social Work or related field

Job description

National University Health System Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Social Work Coordinator to assist in financial assessment, discharge planning, and administrative duties, supporting Medical Social Workers and coordinating with families and patients.

The role includes translation assistance, patient escort duties, and home visit support where needed. The position involves contributing to process improvements, collaborating with hospital departments, and helping drive department programmes and