Care Access Navigator - Social Worker (Primary Care)

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH seeks a Resource Specialist - Social Worker in Primary Care to support patients and families by connecting them with needed services and community resources. The role emphasizes advocacy, resource navigation, and coordination with care teams to improve access to care.

Responsibilities include maintaining resource directories, documenting interventions, and assisting with governmental program applications to ensure patients receive appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Service field required or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
• BLS within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and families to obtain needed services and supports.
• Maintain and update community resource directories and materials.
• Document services, referrals and interactions in medical records.
• Identify transportation resources and facilitate access for patients.
• Assess eligibility for medication, financial, or transportation assistance.
• Assist with applications to Medicaid and other programs.
• Collaborate with care teams and community agencies to address barriers.
• Help patients navigate health care, community and public assistance systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Service field

Job description

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH seeks a Resource Specialist - Social Worker in Primary Care to support patients and families by connecting them with needed services and community resources. The role emphasizes advocacy, resource navigation, and coordination with care teams to improve access to care.

Responsibilities include maintaining resource directories, documenting interventions, and assisting with governmental program applications to ensure patients receive appropriate