Medical Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Lexington Medical Center; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical, dental and life保险

Job summary

Lexington Health, including Lexington Medical Center, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support discharge planning and psychosocial assessments for patients across the care continuum. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and case management to develop individualized care plans and coordinate post-acute services.

The role emphasizes documentation in the EMR, active involvement in discharge planning meetings, and ongoing professional development to meet patient needs and improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
• Licensure as a Social Worker in the state of South Carolina
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinates discharge plans with the attending physician and healthcare team
• Documents psychosocial assessments in the EMR
• Facilitates referrals and resources for patient/family needs
• Participates in case management team meetings and programme development

Job description

Lexington Health, including Lexington Medical Center, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support discharge planning and psychosocial assessments for patients across the care continuum. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and case management to develop individualized care plans and coordinate post-acute services.

The role emphasizes documentation in the EMR, active involvement in discharge planning meetings, and ongoing professional development to meet patient needs and improve