This position will provide patients and their families with available options for discharge planning. Will also act as a liaison between medical and nursing staff, patients and their families, and governmental agencies in planning for the optimal benefit to the patient.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
- Licensed in the State of Indiana as required by the State.
- Maintain CEUs as required by the State of Indiana.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Previous hospital experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to carry out duties in a professional manner and relate to all levels of the public and personality types.
- Ability to negotiate effective working relationships and positive resolutions to conflict.
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with fellow employees, customers and community members at large
- Basic computer skills and the ability to work in the EMR and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize.
- Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
- Mostly works in typical office environment.
- Occasionally visits clinical environment with risk of exposure to blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious materials.
- May be at risk for electrical hazards or hazardous materials.
- Works with protected health information.
- Ability to work extended hours, holidays or weekends based on the needs of the department.
Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment
- Use of computer and other standard office equipment.
- Extreme concentration and attention to detail.
- Lift standard office supplies and equipment.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.
Location: Marion Health · QI / Care Continuum
Schedule: Full Time, Days
