Medical Social Worker
Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health · Blue Island, IL · 3 wk ago
OTHR$51k/yrFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Proactively support our highest-need patients by providing comprehensive assessments, telephonic check-ins, and in-person visits.
- Partner with the patient and their support persons (if necessary) to identify goals, increase engagement in their healthcare, address barriers, and drive the execution of their care plan.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of community resources and make referrals, as appropriate, to help ensure the patient's healthcare and psychosocial needs are met.
- Navigate patient insurance benefits in collaboration with the Patient Relations Manager (PRM) to ensure mindful utilization and maximization of plan benefits.
- Complete concise and comprehensive documentation on time to ensure that all care team members have visibility into the status of MSW interventions.
- Respond to crises and urgent needs with the keen ability to prioritize work, triage situations, and multitask.
Required Qualifications
- Master of Social Work degree required from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Minimally licensed in the state where OSH Center is located.
- Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary).
- Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft, GSuite, and electronic medical records).
- US work authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with complex care coordination and/or population healthcare management.
- Familiarity with using metrics and data to guide practice and drive outcomes.
- Minimum one year of medical social work experience in a healthcare environment, preferably within the last two years.
Other Skills
- Motivated, experienced social workers with a problem-solving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude who are driven to improve the lives of the individuals that OSH serves.
- Passion for working with Medicare-eligible populations, including older adults, adults with disabilities, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $51,256.00 - $111,351.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.