Medical Social Worker

Job Description

About Us: We are a leading healthcare provider dedicated to offering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our focus is on improving the health and well-being of our community through exceptional services and compassionate care. Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Medical Social Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in patient communication and disease management within our outpatient department. This role requires excellent communication skills to help patients understand their illnesses, follow up with them regularly, schedule visits, arrange consultations, and coordinate teleconsultations. The Medical Social Worker will act as a key point of contact for patients, ensuring they receive continuous support and care. Key Responsibilities: Communicate effectively with patients to help them understand their illnesses and treatment plans. Monitor and manage disease progression by regularly following up with patients. Schedule patient visits and arrange doctor consultations for reviews or teleconsultations. Coordinate and schedule teleconsultations, ensuring all necessary preparations are made. Maintain a strong connection with patients, acting as a primary point of contact for any concerns or queries. Provide support and education to patients and their families about available healthcare services and resources. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution. Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in outpatient services or disease management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex medical information in a clear and compassionate manner. Ability to follow up with patients regularly and maintain ongoing communication. Excellent organizational skills to schedule and coordinate patient visits and consultations. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare software. Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help patients. Skills Required: Strong verbal and written communication Patient education and counseling Disease management and monitoring Coordination and scheduling Problem-solving and critical thinking Time management and organization Team collaboration Analytical skills for data interpretation and patient outcome monitoring Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other reporting tools Technical aptitude for using healthcare information systems and software Experience in reporting and monitoring patient progress Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹17,000.00 per month Schedule: Evening shift Morning shift Rotational shift Experience: total work: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person