Master of Social Work (MSW) Social Worker
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Social Worker (MSW) – Oncology Support Services

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Facility type: Outpatient clinic / cancer care center Facility details: Magnet facility, Level II trauma center, 407 staffed beds Contract length: 13 weeks Start date: ASAP Years of experience: 1 First-time travelers: Accepted

Schedule

• Day shift, 5 x 8-hour shifts (7:00 to 3:30), Monday through Friday
• No weekends or holidays
• 40 hours per week
• Guaranteed 72 hours per 2 weeks; the traveler can be called off for one 8-hour shift per 2 weeks
• Not on call
• Open to a block schedule
• Time off is approved individually upon offer
• Ratios: N/A
• Will not float within scope to meet facility needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Master of Social Work license in Alaska
• Master of Social Work (MSW) with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: Completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years, and updated annually. Includes SSN trace, death master index, county and nationwide criminal checks, national sex offender check, FACIS Level 3, and education verification.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, updated monthly
• Washington State Patrol/WATCH search: Required by state law for Washington and border placements only
• Education verification: Required for all candidates
• Identity and eligibility: Driver's license or state ID, Social Security card, and E-Verify attestation
• Employment history: Application covering at least the last 5 years of employment, with clarification of any gaps or overlaps
• References: Minimum of 2 covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or DO, stating the candidate is free of infectious disease and able to work with or without accommodation
• TB screening: Negative IGRA/QuantiFERON, or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start (annual update requires one PPD or TB titer)
• Immunizations: Documented MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, and hepatitis B, each with a declination or titer option; Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season, or declination on the required form
• COVID: Vaccination record preferred; declination not required
• Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests accepted)
• Respirator clearance: Required for travelers; must be renewed annually
• Fit test: Required for travelers; can be completed onsite
• Annual training: About 3.5 hours of Workramp regulatory modules, required annually
• Float policy: Acknowledgement required; may be required to float to another facility within a reasonable distance
• Badge photo: Passport-style photo with neutral background

Attire and Parking

• Business casual attire (no scrubs)
• Parking is free