Medical Social Worker: Care Coordination & Discharge

Lexington Health, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical, dental and life insur

403(b) match plan day one

Employer paid life insurance

Employee may elect supplemental life

Adoption assistance

Disability coverage after 90 days

Job summary

Lexington Health in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join a team of case managers supporting patients to reduce barriers to care and coordinate resources.

Using interview and organizational skills, you gather information to develop a treatment plan and assist the care team in achieving utilization and quality goals. You will document assessments in the EMR and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Licensure as a Social Worker in the state of South Carolina.
• Interviewing, organizational and networking skills referenced in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Consult with attending physician to coordinate discharge plans for the patient.
• Access internal/external resources on the patient’s behalf and coordinate referrals.
• Document assessment information in the patient’s EMR and collaborate with the care team.
• Contribute to patient outcome measurement and discharge planning activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Lexington Health in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join a team of case managers supporting patients to reduce barriers to care and coordinate resources.

Using interview and organizational skills, you gather information to develop a treatment plan and assist the care team in achieving utilization and quality goals. You will document assessments in the EMR and participate in discharge planning.