Description

TITLE: Oncology Social Worker 

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Outpatient Cancer Services  ( onsite 4 days per week with an option to work remote one day per week)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager Oncology Outreach 

PREREQUISITES:
M.S.W. from accredited graduate school of social work and licensed to work in Washington State.
Minimum of one-year health care experience in oncology setting or equivalent.
 
QUALIFICATIONS;
Effective communication/interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with an interdisciplinary team and assist in coordinating care to patients and families from a variety of backgrounds and with varied emotional and medical needs.
Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
Able to set priorities, produce accurate work, and meet deadlines.
Able to function in a setting with a wide variety of duties and numerous interruptions.
Knowledge of community resources and how to access them effectively and efficiently.
Neat and well groomed appearance.
 
 
Unique Job Functions:
Interview patients and their families to assess psychosocial needs relevant to medical issues and planning.
Provide one to one casework counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
Contact relevant community agencies to increase knowledge of services available for patients and families.
Provide information to patients/families regarding community resources.
Make referrals to community agencies and assure appropriate care and support for patients and families.
Conduct screenings of high-risk patients referred by staff to determine services needed.
Provide consultation to physicians and multidisciplinary staff regarding patient care needs and disposition.
Work collaboratively with Medical Center Social Workers and Case Managers to assure timely, successful, and safe discharges.
Provide direct patient care and coordination as required/appropriate.
Collect and report statistics as requested.
Maintains confidentiality of all accessible patient financial or medical records information.
Demonstrates the awareness of the importance of cost containment for the department. Provide suggestions regarding process or quality improvement opportunities to department manager.
Actively participate in the Medical Center's Cancer Committee and other committees, as appropriate.
Perform all job functions in a manner consistent with VMC's cultural expectations defined as Valley Values. These characteristics include quality performance, demonstrating compassion, respect, teamwork, community-centered awareness and innovation.
Other duties as assigned to facilitate accurate, timely patient account management.
 
Apply online at www.valleymed.org/careers 

Requirements

M.S.W. from accredited graduate school of social work and licensed to work in Washington State.
Minimum of one-year health care experience in oncology setting or equivalent.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Effective communication/interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with an interdisciplinary team and assist in coordinating care to patients and families from a variety of backgrounds and with varied emotional and medical needs.
Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
Able to set priorities, produce accurate work, and meet deadlines.
Able to function in a setting with a wide variety of duties and numerous interruptions.
Knowledge of community resources and how to access them effectively and efficiently.
Neat and well-groomed appearance.