Radiation Oncology Social Worker I MSW

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:·

•  Identifies patients who require social work services in the Radiation Oncology Dept.
• Assesses patient’s needs and use of health care services within the limitations of patient’s support system.
• Established plans and interventions with patient/family and health care team for addressing needs.

Responsibilities: 

• Anticipates customer/patient needs and assures they are met
• Maintains a pleasant disposition at all times even in the most adverse circumstances
• Delivers patient/customer service seamlessly across the system boundaries
• Complies with identified service standards
• Takes ownership of customer needs and follows through to make sure needs are met Knows the process of when and whom to notify when an issue becomes too complicated to solve.

Credentials:

• Licensed Social Worker
• MSW or LSW preferred.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Master's Degree in Social Work and 0-1 years Health Care experience in field instruction and/or employment in a health care setting required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.