Social Worker II - Health Care Benefits Assistance Program

Position Responsibilities

• Conducts daily triaging of program referrals.
• Performs social work financial assessments with patient and/or family involvement.
• Adjusts the plan specific to age- and diagnosis-related issues.
• Helps patient/family identify their financial resources and provides benefit assistance services responsive to identified problems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of entitlement and categorical programs resources for age and diagnosis related issues.
• Communicates with resources and agencies regarding patient status and progress.
• Communicates with and advocates for patient and/or family regarding benefit assistance status and progress.
• Follows through with plans.
• Provides information to team members regarding benefit goals and patient status and progress.
• Acts as resource for team (e.g., participates in team conferences, etc.)
• Completes documentation and statistical reports within established time frames.
• Documents relevant information in concise and clear manner.
• Adheres to mandatory reporting requirements for cases of suspected child or dependent adult abuse.
• Complies with procedures for other medical/legal situations (e.g., HIV, domestic violence, advance directives, etc.).
• Completes other projects or tasks within agreed upon time.
• Devotes at least 75% time to direct service (patient-related) activities.
• Uses supervision when needed and prepares for supervisory sessions.
• Incorporates feedback into performance.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development by developing mechanisms to evaluate practice.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities for professional development.
• Maintains required skills in mandatory competencies.
• Sets up for opportunities to enhance professional knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with a major concentration in Social Work is required.
• 6 months – 1 year of clinical social work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Related experience in Medicaid/TXIX programs, disability determination, or Social Security disability including identifying and navigating financial resources, including insurance coverage options, changes related to the federal and state health programs, and the disability programs.

Desired Qualifications

• A Master’s degree with a major concentration in Social Work.
• Knowledge of the Affordable Care Act and healthcare reform policies.
• Social Work experience in a health care setting.
• Experience working with community resources.
• Experience in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
• Care coordination experience or case management skills in a health care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team including experience utilizing an electronic medical record to assist with management of non-adherence, post-care follow-up and referrals to appropriate resources.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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University of Iowa Healthcare

The University of Iowa Healthcare, Care Coordination Division, is seeking a Social Worker II for the Health Care Benefits Assistance Program (HCBAP). This position will provide direct social work services including assessing and accessing resources to facilitate movement through the continuum of care to patients and their families, particularly by assisting patients with applications for entitlement and categorical programs. Participate in and provide the social work perspective to interdisciplinary activities, including assisting in discharge planning with clinical social workers.

Percent of Time

100%

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay Grade

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Application Process

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Contact Information

For additional questions, please contact Maggie Kusiak at CCD-HR@uiowa.edu