The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the continuous improvement of the total quality care as it relates to meeting the psychosocial needs of the patient/client. Services are provided in accordance with the patients plan of care, accepted standards of professional practice, applicable law and regulation, as well as the organizations healthcare policies and procedures.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Florida Driver's License
CPR and First Aid Certification
HIV/AIDS Certification
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to lift up to 35 lbs., stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Peripheral vision.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending and moving. May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.