Oncology Social Worker

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides social work services for patients and their families and collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team; assists families by providing resources/referrals for community assistance including financial resources. Provides crisis intervention and follow up services. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Requirements

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to move or position medium weight files under 10 lbs.
• Works with physicians, Associates, Administrative staff, patients, families, community and referral agencies, and other healthcare providers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the Medical Staff.
• Should be pleasant, conscientious, objective, tactful, diplomatic and responsible.
• Possess skills necessary to work effectively with other disciplines.
• In-house computer, departmental computers, copy machine and fax machine.
• Requires independent judgment and initiative.
• Utilizes communication skills with a high degree of effectiveness in working with patients, families, physicians, hospital personnel and referral agencies.
• Possesses skills necessary to plan and coordinate a social service program and to work effectively with other disciplines.
• Should possess knowledge of community, social, health and welfare programs.

Nice To Haves

• Electronic medical record keeping knowledge preferred.
• Meditech experience preferred.
• Two (2) years experience as Social Worker and/or Discharge Planner in outpatient Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services for patients and their families.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Assists families by providing resources/referrals for community assistance including financial resources.
• Provides crisis intervention and follow up services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed