Why M Physicians?

Regardless of role, we recognize that every member of our team is vital! The Social Worker Care Coordinator is a fully integrated professional and core member of the primary care team. This role identifies home healthcare patients and provides care coordination including: social service needs and serving as liaison between the patient, clinic, physician, and various community agencies. The person in this position assists the patient in understanding home healthcare delivery system and acts to resolve obstacles that prevent them from receiving adequate health care.

Social Worker Care Coordinator Overview

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Works with the clinic's health care team to provide direct patient care through assessment and referrals to appropriate community, governmental, or social service programs
• Engages in population health strategies and participates in panel management
• Completes the Care Coordination process for clinic team's patients including: Referrals, hospital discharge coordination, working with providers to complete Care Plans as necessary, creating goals with patients and follow-up with the patients on goal setting and other duties for care coordination
• Advocates for patients by evaluating obstacles to medical care at the clinic
• Works with PCS, Physicians and other staff in the health care home environment to remove any barriers to receiving excellent, cost effective care
• Collaborates with, and delivers information to appropriate community organizations
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Social Worker position working in the health care home setting
• Participates in faculty, resident and new employee orientation/education
• Demonstrates ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required
• Minnesota Social Work licensure required
• 2-4 years of experience in Social Work within healthcare setting
• Proven track record to work effectively with diverse patient population
• Computer knowledge/experience and prioritization skills
• Ability to understand and stay current with community, governmental and social service programs available to patients

Location: 901 S 2nd St STE A, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Hours: Part Time, 20 hours a week, Clinic Hours between 8am-5pm

Benefits: This is a fully benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more!

Mill City Clinic is a peaceful haven that provides patients the opportunity to receive top-tier healthcare away from the buzz of the city, while in the heart of Minneapolis. Our patients have access to the comprehensive network of healthcare experts at the University of Minnesota along with the close-knit feel of a small clinic. Our clinicians treat a broad range of conditions, from the common to the complex, for children, adults and seniors. With an emphasis on holistic care, the Mill City team dedicates itself to providing care over lifespans, while transforming healthcare and maintaining the highest standard of care.