Healthcare Social Workers Jobs Pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $53.16 – $58.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $110,573 – $121,630
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
$47.45/hr
Range: $45.19 – $49.71
Annual Rate
$98,686
Range: $93,987 – $103,386
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$55.82/hr
Range: $53.16 – $58.48
Annual Rate
$116,101
Range: $110,573 – $121,630
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$64.19/hr
Range: $61.13 – $67.25
Annual Rate
$133,516
Range: $127,159 – $139,875
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
