Be comfortable working directly with patients and families in active cancer treatment. Manage a referral pool and respond to patients who screen positive for SDOH (Social Determinates of Heath) needs on the “Supportive Cancer Care Screening” given to all new oncology patients. Collaborate with the social work and medical teams on patient needs as they are identified during treatment. Develop knowledge, update resources and provide patient education on oncology specific resources and programs. Assist patient/family with basic community resources and assist with applications as needed for transportation, Medicaid lodging, UW financial assistance, oncology grant programs, etc. Work with fiscal specialist to manage and track the “Oncology Donor Fund” grant program. Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as needed for covered oncology clinics as well as SW&CC meetings. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience in the social work field. O - Ran Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences AND four years of work experience in the social work field. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKEUW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.