What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Case Manager (FHC) position at UPMC?
Are you looking for an opportunity to break into the field of Hematology? UPMC University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Social Work Case Manager to join their Benign Hematology team located in Pittsburgh! In this role you will work with a small, seasoned team of experts in the field of Hematology. You will interact with the Department of Health representatives, sickle cell patients, and patients with hematological conditions. You will have the necessary support and guidance to assist patients with social work needs.
This position works Monday through Friday daylight hours, with occasional hybrid flexibility.
Apply today and be a part of this great team!
Purpose:
Provide family health center patients with support and assistance in accessing resources and programs. Assist in improving the overall physical and mental health of patients by coordinating care. Collaborating with behavioral health and medical providers to identify complex cases.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and initiate appropriate referrals for assistance through County, State, and Federal programs.
- Assisting patients with connections to community resources in the life domains: (1) housing (2) legal (3) food (4) utilities or (5) health care services
- Assist patients in completing application for free medication programs.
- Provide information and education about health insurance, medical assistance, Medicare, and UPMC financial assistance.
- Complete social work consults with health center patients from birth to geriatric.
- Case management of health center patients to ensure that connection with the correct provider and follow up.
- Working with patients to complete necessary forms
