Why Join the Department of Social Work Guest Assistance Program?

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that we deliver optimal customer service to all patients and families.  As a member of the department's Guest Assistance Program, you will support social workers in delivering professional social work services to our most vulnerable patient populations.  You will have the opportunity to positively impact the experience of patients and families daily, helping them as they navigate their healthcare journey.

The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect and belonging; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive. We are seeking a diverse candidate who is passionate about providing optimal care to this patient population.

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• 2:1 match on retirement savings
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Financial support for continuing education and certifications

You will be responsible for:

• Answering incoming phone calls for the Guest Assistance Program main office during regular business hours
• Providing general information on social work services and programs to callers, appropriately triaging needs to social workers
• Providing de-escalation to callers in distress and connection to immediate assistance
• Access the electronic medical record and Social Work databases for appropriate tracking of assistance and services
• Greet all walk-in guests who are seeking social work assistance, determine and assist with needs, provide education as needed on various social work programs and services
• Assist patients and guests with general way-finding, provide general information and guidance for common Michigan Medicine departments and programs
• Requesting and managing an average of 100 meals and lodging benefit authorizations per week through multiple State of Michigan managed care insurance plans, as well as Medicaid, for inpatient and outpatient needs in our pediatric patient population

• High school graduate or an equivalent and at least two years of relevant experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking skills and ability to work independently and regularly exercise judgment in setting priorities
• Ability to compose and produce professional correspondence
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Power Point and Access Databases
• Basic email and calendaring system skills 
• Comfortable interacting with patients and families in distress

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week on-site position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with start and end times of 8:30am-5:00pm. 

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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