Social Worker (BSW)- Oncology Clinic

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

1. Discharge Planning

  • Coordinate referrals to Home Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, Private Duty Care, Meals on Wheels, Lifeline, transportation services, waiver programs, and community resources.
  • Coordinate safe transitions of care.

2. Financial & Insurance Assistance

  • Assist with Medicaid applications and track status.
  • Complete Presumptive Medicaid eligibility and maintain certification.
  • Assist with Medicaid Waiver applications.
  • Provide education regarding disability benefits, SNAP, insurance concerns, and financial assistance resources.

3. Advance Care Planning

  • Educate and assist with Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Guardianship resources, and Advance Directives.
  • Serve as a Notary Public as applicable.

4. Community Resource Coordination

  • Maintain knowledge of local resources including housing, transportation, food, utility assistance, behavioral health, substance use treatment, disability, veteran, and aging services.
  • Participate in community resource meetings and collaborate with community organizations.

5. Regulatory Responsibilities

  • Maintain compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, Mandatory Reporter requirements, and organizational policies.
  • Complete DHS reporting, abuse reporting, and required documentation.

6. Quality Improvement

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, committees, policy development, and continuing education.
  • Active participation in Cancer Committee and Tumor Board

7. Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and patient advocacy.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and provide financial and insurance assistance to oncology patients. They will also facilitate advance care planning and maintain compliance with regulatory standards and community resource networks.

Requirements

The position requires a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in navigating healthcare systems, Medicaid processes, and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Case ManagementMedicaid Application AssistanceRegulatory ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceCrisis Intervention

Oncology — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 24% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
25%
PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology (Social Work) listings

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About Shenandoah Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Shenandoah, IA
51-200 employees