NYP

Social Work Assistant – Inpatient - Days

NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center Full time

Start Date:

04/27/2026

End Date:

05/05/2026

Description:

Social Work Changes Lives

Social Work Assistants Make It Possible 

  

Social Work Assistant – Inpatient - Days

Social Work Assistants' play an intricate role in assisting with patient flow and ensuring quality care and delivery of services for our patients. You’ll partner closely with an interdisciplinary team, working in tandem with the Social Worker and Care Coordination team. Assist in arranging transportation for patients, update and manage documentation within electronic medical records systems. Connect with insurance companies, obtain authorizations and act as liaison with community resources and Nursing Homes. Attend rounds with the physicians and care team and mobilize community agencies and other support networks to give assistance.

This position is 5 days a week, Mon – Fri,  8:30 - 4:30pm.

Preferred Criteria

  • Bachelors Degree in Social Work

  • Case Management experience

  • Experience working with EMR systems

  • Desire to collaborate and exceed expectations in providing excellence customer service and patient care

  • Strong organizational skills and communication skills

  • Bilingual Spanish

Required Criteria

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Work experience in a hospital social work department and/or agency

  • Proficiency in documentation within electronic information systems

Salary Range:

$34.50-$41.64/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.