Healthcare Social Workers Jobs Pay in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $36.21 – $39.83
Average Annual Pay
Range: $75,317 – $82,848
How much do Healthcare Social Workers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$32.32/hr
Range: $30.78 – $33.86
Annual Rate
$67,221
Range: $64,019 – $70,421
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$38.02/hr
Range: $36.21 – $39.83
Annual Rate
$79,083
Range: $75,317 – $82,848
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$43.72/hr
Range: $41.64 – $45.80
Annual Rate
$90,945
Range: $86,615 – $95,275
Healthcare Social Workers job description
Healthcare Social Workers professionals play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential medical services and patient care. They work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- •Provide direct patient care and medical services
- •Document patient information and treatment plans
- •Collaborate with healthcare team members
- •Follow medical protocols and safety procedures
- •Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- •Stay current with medical advancements and certifications
- •Medical knowledge and clinical skills
- •Patient care and communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Critical thinking and problem-solving
- •Compassion and empathy
- •Time management
- •Required certifications or licenses
- •Relevant education or degree
- •Clinical experience preferred
- •Background check and health screening
