Care Coordinator Social Worker - Per Diem

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker - Care Coordinator Per Diem to partner with a multidisciplinary team in planning and coordinating care. The role emphasizes discharge planning, counseling, and navigating medical-legal issues to support patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.

The position requires an MSW or MSSA and at least 1 year of related experience, with CPR/BLS certification and strong communication skills to advocate for patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work (MSW) or MSSA required.
• 1 year of related social work experience.
• HeartSaver First Aid CPR Certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge plans with multidisciplinary teams across all phases of care.
• Assess and modify timely discharge plans to optimize outcomes.
• Assess and intervene in medical-legal situations for patients/families.
• Enter timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with precertification and payor authorization for medications.
• Collaborate with patients and families to support decisions and transition of care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Counseling

Communication skills

Medical-legal knowledge

Education

MSW or MSSA

Job description

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker - Care Coordinator Per Diem to partner with a multidisciplinary team in planning and coordinating care. The role emphasizes discharge planning, counseling, and navigating medical-legal issues to support patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.

The position requires an MSW or MSSA and at least 1 year of related experience, with CPR/BLS certification and strong communication skills to advocate for patient-centered care.