Case Worker II - Infectious Diseases

CP00001 Washington University in St Louis • Full-time • Village Square Shopping Center #1, United States of America • 2m ago

Scheduled Hours

Position Summary

Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care of patients.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Communicates with patients daily about service needs, service guidelines and eligibility.
Communicates with medical and supportive service providers/staff daily regarding scheduling, client/patient barriers, best practices, etc.
Monitors inventory, determines needs, and places orders for client service supplies (i.e., food pantry, toiletries, bus tickets, etc.).
Tracks timeliness of services provided; reports and addresses issues with services, troubleshooting and resolving issues.
Completes service documentation in EPIC and statewide case management database.
Monitors and requests additional supplies from vendors and ensures timely receipt and distribution.
Conducts a comprehensive sensitive assessment with the client and family/support network as appropriate, in order to develop a plan of care to meet identified needs.
Arranges and coordinates service referrals for the client/family as needed; provides ongoing monitoring of the activities implemented to carry out the plan of care. Refers clients/families to public benefits programs as eligible.
Provides regular contact with enrolled clients and documents all contacts and service coordination activities in client records as required by program guidelines.
Educates clients/families about the basic medical and psychosocial aspects of disease in order to optimize adherence to care.
Provides proactive follow up, tracking symptoms and treatment responses.
Adheres to all applicable state laws and the department’s rules and regulations regarding programs.
Stay abreast of new resources, programs and developments. Participates in continuous training and education, including attendance at staff meetings and community meetings as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

Normal office environment
Patient care setting

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at desk or table
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)

Equipment

Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Case Management, Clinical Evaluations, Community Resources, Computer Literacy, Effective Written Communication, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Patient Education, Prevention Programs, Referral Coordination, Team Collaboration, Team Communication

Grade

C10

Salary Range

$52,600.00 - $78,900.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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