Discharge & Care Coordination Assistant (Per Diem)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 46,122 - 72,255; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a Social Work Assistant to support the discharge planning process, collaborate with the SW/NCC team, and coordinate patient placements in long-term care facilities. The role is on-site with per diem shifts, requiring strong communication and organization to assist patients and families through transitions.

Strong candidates will have healthcare support experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage a fluctuating

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the placement of patients in long term care facilities based on data obtained from clinical staff.
• Assist with arranging home care needs, referrals to home health, hospice, in-home services or procurement of home Wound VAC.
• Assist with safe transition of patient to home or other facilities, including locating outpatient non-institutional settings (respite, shelter, housing).
• Assist the patient/family with emergency needs for resources such as emergency funds, food vouchers, and transportation subsidies.
• Accept and act on referrals from SW/NCCs in a timely manner, documenting in the EMR per department standards.

Skills

Healthcare support services experience

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organization & prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences

Associate of Arts Degree in behavioral sciences

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UW Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a Social Work Assistant to support the discharge planning process, collaborate with the SW/NCC team, and coordinate patient placements in long-term care facilities. The role is on-site with per diem shifts, requiring strong communication and organization to assist patients and families through transitions.

Strong candidates will have healthcare support experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage a fluctuating