Social Services Navigator-Oncology

Southeast Permanente Medical Group; Georgia; Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance benefits

Zusammenfassung

Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is hiring a Social Services Navigator for the Oncology program in Duluth, GA. The role involves assessing non-medical social needs, coordinating community resources, and supporting oncology teams with long-term planning for patients and families.

The position requires knowledge of community resources, at least 2 years in healthcare, and familiarity with Medicare/HCFA regulations. Occasional travel to Kaiser Permanente offices is required.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma required; associate degree or BSW preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a health care setting.
• Familiar with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements including Medicare/HCFA.

Aufgaben

• Performs assessment for non-medical social service needs as requested by providers and departments.
• Assists LCSW/LMSW and MSW with long-term planning and identifying community resources.
• Communicates social services interventions to members and families and updates plans as needed.
• Identifies and coordinates Kaiser Permanente and community health resources for members.
• Addresses SDOH issues such as food insecurity, finances, transportation, and utilities.
• Uses KP health tools (e.g., KPGA Health Connect) to address non-medical needs.
• Occasional travel to Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices to meet patients and families.

Kenntnisse

Community resources knowledge

Computer literacy

BLS certification

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Associate degree

BSW

Jobbeschreibung

Job Brief:

Social Services Navigator - Oncology

Summary:

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia's largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 700 physicians and 300 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care modelto provide high-quality care to Kaiser Permanente members. Our focus is on long-term health, effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Care is delivered across 40+ specialties at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the‑art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around-the-clock care at some of the area's top hospitals. We invite applications for the Social Services Navigator primarily at our Duluth, GA - Gwinnett Medical Office.

About the area:

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What You Can Expect:

Performs assessment for non-medical social service needs as requested by providers and departments including but not limited to Oncology and Palliative Care.

Assisting LCSW/LMSW and MSW with long term planning and identifying appropriate community resources

Communicates social services interventions to the member/family and makes changes as appropriate.

Identifies, integrates, and coordinates Kaiser Permanente and community health care resources and services for members and works in conjunction with utilizing Thrive Local (Community Support Hub).

Addressing SDOH -food insecurity, financial, transportation, utilities by accessing KP Resources and the Community that are impacting the quality of life with serious ill members.

Using screening tools that exist in KPGA Health Connect and address the social/low acuity non-medical needs.

In-person position requiring some travel to the different Medical Offices in the Kaiser Permanente Region to meet with patients and families as appropriate

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma required, associate degree or BSW, preferred

Knowledge of community resources, required

At least 2 years’ experience in a health care setting

Working knowledge of all relevant federal, state, and local regulatory requirements including Medicare/HCFA

Functional knowledge of computers

BLS

TSPMG Administrative Staff:

Are committed to supporting our practice of providing care of the highest quality

Provide excellence in service

Are honest and ethical and show Integrity in their actions

Demonstrate accountability for their performance

Dedicated to the success of the Team

We Provide You:

Competitive compensation which considers an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability

Generous paid time off

Many additional benefits that support your work/life balance

TSPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We maintain a drug and nicotine free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.