• Social Worker-Medication Assistance

    Saint Luke's (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Description​

    _If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke’s Hospital - Plaza has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Social Worker in our in-patient environment._

     

    + Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. No weekends or holidays.

    + Previous hospital and discharge experience strongly preferred

    + Previous **medication** experience strongly preferred

    + Ideal candidate must have the ability assist uninsured or underinsured patients to find affordable medications

    Job Description

    + Provides specialized Social Work needs in relation to medication assistance and compliance

    + Collaborates with the Care Progression team to identify patients who are uninsured or underinsured in need of resources and work with these patients to obtain life-sustaining medications through various resources

    + Collaboration with patients and community resources to increase compliance with medications, improving a patient’s overall health

    + 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.

    Requirements:

    + Master’s degree in Social Work

    + Certified LMSW or LCSW

    + Missouri Social Work license

     

    Why Saint Luke’s?

     

    + We believe in work/life balance

    + We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve

    + We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard

    + We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals

    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.