Social Worker - BSW in Marion, Indiana at Marion Health

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.

• Previous hospital experience

• 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.

• 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.