Medical Social Worker-OSH at CVS Health

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 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
  • Bilingual Spanish required
  • 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
  • Strongly preferred: Prior experience with complex care coordination and/or population healthcare management
  • Strongly preferred: Familiarity with using metrics and data to guide practice and drive outcomes
  • Strongly preferred: Minimum one year of medical social work experience in a healthcare environment, preferably within the last two years
  • Preferred: Experience working on a multidisciplinary team of other healthcare providers
  • Motivated, experienced social workers with a problem-solving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude who are driven to improve the lives of the individual

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
  • Provide both longitudinal and episodic comprehensive care coordination with the ultimate goal of empowering patients to independently manage their health conditions and have increased quality of life
  • Educate patients on supportive care options (including advance care planning and end-of-life care) and provide goals of care counseling, support, and advocacy at all stages of the patient journey
  • Provide psychoeducation to patients and families surrounding life stage and disease-specific issues, including dementia, adjustment to illness, aging, caregiver support, etc
  • Meet with care teams to collaborate and generate creative solutions to patient issues, and spearhead intervention in situations with complex psychosocial dynamics
  • Complete concise and comprehensive documentation on time to ensure that all care team members have visibility into the status of MSW interventions
  • Partner with Community Health Workers and provide clinical guidance and consultation regarding complex patient needs to these team members
  • Respond to crises and urgent needs with the keen ability to prioritize work, triage situations, and multitask
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual Spanish
Psychosocial Assessments
Care Coordination
Patient Advocacy
Community Resources
Insurance Navigation
Telephonic Check-ins
In-person Visits

CVS Health

Comprehensive pharmacy and healthcare services

About CVS Health

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their offerings include prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and beauty items, as well as pharmacy benefits management and specialty pharmacy services. CVS Health's integrated business model allows them to serve individual consumers, businesses, and communities effectively, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines pharmacy services with medical care, making it easier for patients to access quality healthcare. The company's goal is to enhance access to healthcare and support individuals in achieving better health.

Woonsocket, Rhode IslandHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Risks

Legal challenges related to opioid prescriptions could harm CVS's reputation and finances.
The DOJ's intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit may increase legal costs for CVS.
The Horizon Organic Milk recall exposes potential vulnerabilities in CVS's supply chain.

Differentiation

CVS Health operates over 9,600 retail pharmacies and 1,100 walk-in clinics nationwide.
The company integrates pharmacy benefits management with specialty pharmacy services for comprehensive care.
CVS Health offers tailored medication plans through personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics.

Upsides

Expansion of telehealth services allows CVS to reach more patients remotely.
Increased consumer interest in wellness boosts demand for CVS's health-related products.
The trend towards value-based care aligns with CVS's integrated healthcare approach.

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