Social Work Advocate: Benefits & Care Access

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is seeking a Social Work Assistant for Ambulatory Care Clinics. This full-time, day-shift role supports patients, helps them access medical and financial benefits, and promotes collaboration with the Social Work Department.

You will document social work activities, maintain HIPAA compliance, advocate for patients with Social Security, DSHS, and health plans, and coordinate referrals to in-home services and community programs to reduce health disparities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences with two years of Social Work Assistant I experience.
• Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences with four years of Social Work Assistant I experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of basic medical conditions, terminology and community resources pertaining to assigned service area.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Social Work Department and promote effective working relationships within assigned service area.
• Complete timely documentation of social work activities and verbal communication to team members as appropriate.
• Comply with all aspects of HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of SWA role across department.
• Provide assistance and advocacy to clinic patients in support of medical and financial benefits to reduce health disparities, including assessing financial needs and program eligibility, advocating with agencies, and coordinating referrals.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences

Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences

Job description

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is seeking a Social Work Assistant for Ambulatory Care Clinics. This full-time, day-shift role supports patients, helps them access medical and financial benefits, and promotes collaboration with the Social Work Department.

You will document social work activities, maintain HIPAA compliance, advocate for patients with Social Security, DSHS, and health plans, and coordinate referrals to in-home services and community programs to reduce health disparities.