Social Worker (BSW) Oncology, Outpatient

Job Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Social Worker to join our Oncology Department in Hibbing, MN.

The Social Worker will provide professional social services to patients and families receiving care and/or services at Fairview Range Mesaba Clinic. Organize health care services to promote optimal outcomes for individuals utilizing resources, payor sources and clinical data. Assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of patients and to utilize medical care in order to achieve their optimal level of health. The social worker will serve as a patient advocate and coordinator of patient care. They will assist in the identification and utilization of internal and external referral sources to augment or meet patient needs. Services provided will be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. Social Services will promote utilization of health care resources.

Schedule: This position is full time, working 80 hours per two weeks, 8-hour Day shifts and no weekends.

Internal posting through: 5/30/26

About this facility

We provide high quality health care for the entire family from newborn to geriatric, with the full range of primary and specialty care services. With clinics located in Hibbing, Mountain Iron, and Nashwauk, we provide convenient and easy access to our care services. Through our relationship with M Health Fairview, your local primary care provider can extend direct access to the physician specialists and advanced services offered by University of Minnesota Physicians to you and your family.

• 60+ service lines
• Primary care includes over 20 providers and more than 50 support staff that see patients in Hibbing, Mt. Iron, and Nashwauk.
• Specialty care includes over 35 providers and more than 40 support staff that see patients in Hibbing and Mt. Iron.
• Specialty departments include surgical services, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, allergy, wound care, podiatry, and more.
• Care team includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RN Care Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, MAs, Patient Access Coordinators
• Hospital-based clinic system

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

As a Social Worker you will:

• Provide direct social work services to patients and their families and/or groups of patients through counseling, planning and coordination of services and community resources.
• Social and practical environmental problems including identification of those needing financial assistance, and either assisting or referring to the patient liaison, seeking financial aid, securing a homemaker, arranging for home care, discharge planning including collaboration with community agencies, and referrals to other community agencies for specialized help.
• Determines social assessments of total patient needs.
• Determines the patient's social, psychological, financial, cultural, and family situation.
• Obtains resources from community social, health and welfare agencies.
• Provides consultation to members of clinic and hospital staff, community agencies, and other persons or groups seeking guidance in efforts to solve the problems of patients.
• Participates as a member of the health care team for the purposes of care planning and delivery.
• Advocates for the patient.
• Monitors and reports any and all vulnerable adult or abuse/neglect concerns to the appropriate agency and assists in the investigative phase as necessary.
• Works in conjunction with Utilization review staff to ensure patients' needs and criteria are planned for and met.
• Participates in care conferences with providers, patients and families.
• Completes mental health assessments and crisis evaluations upon request.
• Assists with Advanced Directives as needed.
• Responsible for the complete orientation and maintenance of records of all staff, along with any mandatory education.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work
• Licensed Social Work current, active Minnesota licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Social Work
• Previous experience in acute and/or primary care setting

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:


Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status