Medical Social Worker Resume

Medical Social Workers are important members of a health-care team. Their role varies according to the work settings. They generally perform assessment of patients to understand physical, mental or emotional requirements.

Below is a standard resume format for the position of a medical social worker. The applicant states her objective, competencies and job profile in a clear and precise way. You can frame your own template with the help of this sample resume. Make sure that you customize the sample as per your skills and the position you are applying for.

Sample of Medical Social Worker Resume

Jenny Seguso
56987 Calumet Ave, Apt#9
New York, NY 10040
Cell: (123)-423-8999
Email:jenny.seguso@anymail.com

Career Objective:
A position as a medical social worker in a reputed organization.

Professional strengths:

Proven track record of handling medical cases in four years
In-depth knowledge of medical treatment processes and terminologies
Good command over English and French language
Possess short-term counseling and crisis intervention skills
Ability to perform the role within a health care team in an efficient manner
Extensive knowledge of the psychological aspects of health and illness
Familiar with discharge planning and care planning processes
Ability to solve problems in a quick and effective manner
Highly skilled in using major computer applications and tools
Good organizational skills with abilities to handle multiple tasks

Educational Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work from University of New York - 2009

Professional Experience:

Medical Social Worker
New York Health care Center, NY
2010 till date

Provide social work service within case management to physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff in the care of patients
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, case managers, external organizations and community resources to provide health services across the continuum of care
Respond to immediate needs of patients and families in emergency situations
Support efforts of share governance and leadership within the New York Health Care Center
Facilitate discharge activities and coordination in determining discharge disposition and transportation facilities
Work with health-care professionals as well as collect patient information to provide them with the best care

Medical Social Worker
Center for Health Care, New York
2009 to 2010

Handled the tasks of conducting psychosocial evaluations like assessing patient's mental and physical records as well as gathering demographic information
Assigned the responsibilities of ensuring patients receive proper medical follow-up details at the time of discharge
Performed the tasks of follow-up with doctors and nurses to discuss physical and mental complications with the patient
Handled the responsibilities of providing counseling to patients and their families
Assigned the tasks of conducting psychosocial evaluation of patients
Performed the responsibilities of implementing innovative plans for patients' discharge or problem-resolution

Areas of Interest:
To assist patients and their families in their problems that accompanies illness or prevents recovery and rehabilitation.

Reference:
Will be furnished upon request