Medical Social Worker Resume

Medical Social Workers plays an integral part of the health care team. There are different types of Medical Social Workers. Their role varies according to the organization they are working for. However the medical social worker generally performs assessment of patients to assess physical, mental or emotional requirements.

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

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

Career Profile:
A position as a Medical Social Worker in a reputed organization.

Professional strengths:

• Proven track record of handling medical cases for 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 of 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 ability to handle multiple tasks

Educational Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work from University of New York in the year 19XX

Professional Experience: Medical Social Worker
New York Health care Centre, NY
20XX till date
Job Descriptions:

• Provided social work service within Case Management to physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff in the care of patients
• Worked collaboratively with nursing staff, Case Managers, external organizations and community resources to provide health services in the continuum of care
• Responded to immediate needs of patients and families in emergency situations
• Supported efforts of shared governance and leadership within the New York Health Care Centre
• Facilitated discharge activities and coordination in determining discharge disposition and transportation facilities
• Worked with health professionals as well as collected patient information to provide patients with the best care

Medical Social Worker
Centre for health care, New York
19XX to 20XX
Job Descriptions:

• 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 that the patient's receives proper medical follow-up at the time of discharge
• Performed the tasks of follow -up with doctors and nurses to discuss physical and mental complications of 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 with their problems that accompanies illness or prevents recovery and rehabilitation

Personal Details:

• Name: Jenny Seguso
• Date of Birth: XX/XX/19XX
• Employment status: Full time
• Marital status: Single