Medical Social Worker: Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy

Preferra Insurance; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Street Health is hiring a Medical Social Worker to support psychosocial needs of high-risk patients within our centers. The role combines assessments, advocacy, and comprehensive care coordination delivered in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include education on supportive care options, navigating insurance benefits, and providing timely documentation to ensure care teams stay informed.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed in the state where OSH Center is located.
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages used in local communities.
• Proficient with Microsoft, Google Workspace, and electronic medical records.
• US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assess high-need patients with comprehensive assessments and telephonic/in-person visits.
• Collaborate with patients and supporters to identify goals and drive care plan execution.
• Refer to community resources to meet psychosocial needs.
• Navigate insurance benefits with PRM to maximize plan utilization.
• Provide longitudinal and episodic care coordination to empower patient self-management.

Skills

Spanish language

Polish language

Russian language

EMR systems

US work authorization

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Oak Street Health is hiring a Medical Social Worker to support psychosocial needs of high-risk patients within our centers. The role combines assessments, advocacy, and comprehensive care coordination delivered in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include education on supportive care options, navigating insurance benefits, and providing timely documentation to ensure care teams stay informed.