Social Worker - Medication Assistance

Saint Luke's Hospital

Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital is hiring a Medication Assistance Social Worker!

The Opportunity:

If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke’s has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Social Worker in our in-patient environment. Saint Luke’s is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we have been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.

Shift: Full time Days

Job Description:

Provides specialized Social Work needs in relation to medication assistance and compliance. Will collaborate with the Care Progression team to identify patients who are uninsured or underinsured in need of resources and work with these patients obtain life-sustaining medications through various resources. Collaboration with patients and community resources to increase compliance with medications, improving a patient’s overall health. The Medication Assistance Social Worker 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.

Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills.

Must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds.

Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills.

EXPERIENCE: Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.

OTHER: Computer skills, Basic typing skills

EDUCATION: Required:

LMSW or LCSW

Missouri Social Work license

Master's Degree in Social Work

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.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,408.00 - $64,512.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Social Worker: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMSW (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kansas City, MO 64111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kansas City, MO 64111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person