Case Worker II - Infectious Diseases

Washington University; Hazelwood (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Case Worker II for Infectious Diseases in Hazelwood, MO. The role involves daily patient communication, service coordination, and documentation in EPIC, with a focus on meeting client needs and ensuring timely service delivery.

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) and obtain Basic Life Support within one month of hire. Strong written and oral communication, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with medical staff are essential.

Formación

• Master’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date (BLS).
• No specific work experience required for this position.
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts a comprehensive assessment with the client and family to develop a care plan.
• Arranges and coordinates service referrals and monitors activities to carry out the plan.
• Maintains regular contact with clients and documents coordination activity.
• Educates clients about basic medical and psychosocial aspects to improve adherence.
• Follows up to track symptoms and treatment responses.
• Complies with state laws and department regulations.

Conocimientos

Case Management

Clinical Evaluations

Community Resources

Computer Literacy

Effective Written Communication

Family Support

HIPAA Compliance

Oral Communications

Patient Care

Patient Education

Prevention Programs

Referral Coordination

Team Collaboration

Team Communication

Educación

Master’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Case Worker II - Infectious Diseases# Join us today## Case Worker II - Infectious DiseasesApply: On Campus/Onsite: Hazelwood, MO: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR98473# **Location**HAZELWOOD, MO 63042# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Communicate with patients/clients daily regarding service needs, guidelines, and eligibility. Communicate with medical and supportive service providers/staff daily regarding scheduling, client/patient barriers, best practices, etc. Monitor Inventory, determine needs, and place orders for client service supplies (i.e. food pantry, toiletries, bus tickets, etc.) Track timeliness of services, services provided, report and address issues with services, trouble-shooting and resolution of issues. Complete service documentation in EPIC and additional client level databases. Monitor and request additional supplies from vendors and/or manager to ensure timely receipt and distribution.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Conducts a comprehensive sensitive assessment with the client and family/support network as appropriate, in order to develop a plan of care to meet identified needs.* Arranges and coordinates service referrals for the client/family as needed; provides ongoing monitoring of the activities implemented to carry out the plan of care. Refers clients/families to public benefits programs as eligible.* Provides regular contact with enrolled clients and documents all contacts and service coordination activities in client records as required by program guidelines.* Educates clients/families about the basic medical and psychosocial aspects of disease in order to optimize adherence to care.* Provides proactive follow up, tracking symptoms and treatment responses.* Adheres to all applicable state laws and the department’s rules and regulations regarding programs.* Stays abreast of new resources, programs and developments. Participates in continuous training and education, including attendance at staff meeting and community meetings as assigned.**Working Conditions:** Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment* Patient care settingPhysical Effort* Typically sitting at desk or table* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement* Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)Equipment* Office equipmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross**Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job****Required Qualifications:*** Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date* Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Case Management, Clinical Evaluations, Community Resources, Computer Literacy, Effective Written Communication, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Patient Education, Prevention Programs, Referral Coordination, Team Collaboration, Team Communication# **Grade**C10# **Salary Range**$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.