Coordinator, Social Work

The Social Work Coordinator provides administrative and programmatic support to the Social Work Department. This position helps coordinate the daily activities of clinical social workers, assists with case management tasks, and facilitates communication between the social work team, healthcare providers, patients, and families. The Social Work Coordinator ensures that patient needs are addressed in a timely and efficient manner and supports the department’s efforts to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or electronic health record systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare, social services, or related setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and hospital discharge planning processes.
• Experience interacting with patients and families in a supportive role.