Social Worker-Medication Assistance
About The Position
If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke’s Hospital - Plaza has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Social Worker in our in-patient environment. Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. No weekends or holidays. Previous hospital and discharge experience strongly preferred Previous medication experience strongly preferred Ideal candidate must have the ability assist uninsured or underinsured patients to find affordable medications Job Description Provides specialized Social Work needs in relation to medication assistance and compliance Collaborates with the Care Progression team to identify patients who are uninsured or underinsured in need of resources and work with these patients to obtain life-sustaining medications through various resources Collaboration with patients and community resources to increase compliance with medications, improving a patient’s overall health functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient care. Duties may also include assistance with program development, evaluation, professional education, or supervision of students and BSW staff. Why Saint Luke’s? We believe in work/life balance We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals Job Requirements Applicable Experience: 2 years Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various Master's Degree - Social Work Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. J oin the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Certified LMSW or LCSW
- Missouri Social Work license
- Applicable Experience: 2 years
- Licensed Masters Social Worker
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital and discharge experience strongly preferred
- Previous medication experience strongly preferred
- Ideal candidate must have the ability assist uninsured or underinsured patients to find affordable medications
Responsibilities
- Provides specialized Social Work needs in relation to medication assistance and compliance
- Collaborates with the Care Progression team to identify patients who are uninsured or underinsured in need of resources and work with these patients to obtain life-sustaining medications through various resources
- Collaboration with patients and community resources to increase compliance with medications, improving a patient’s overall health
- functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient care.
- Duties may also include assistance with program development, evaluation, professional education, or supervision of students and BSW staff.
Benefits
- We believe in work/life balance
- We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve
- We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard
- We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
