Cancer Case Coordinator at CGH Medical Center

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

36.12

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment, Intervention, Education, Referral, Advocacy, Case Coordination, Discharge Planning, Counseling, Grieving, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Liaison, CMS Regulations Knowledge, Social Security Benefits Knowledge, Multidisciplinary Team Coordination, Psychosocial Triage

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. Shift Monday - Friday, Days Scheduled Weekly Hours 32 POSITION PURPOSE: Enhance the quality of patient care by addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and their families by providing assessment, intervention, education and referral to appropriate resources. Interventions may be with all age patients and their families/caregivers including but not limited to psychosocial assessment, brief individual or family, advocacy, linkage, referral, group work, case coordination, and long-term care planning and placement (survivorship). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Protect and promote patients' rights through education and advocacy. • Provide education to patient and family about the variety of resources and options which will enable the individual to return to the highest level of functioning. • Documents assessment findings and social service interventions appropriately in the medical record and communicates same to the appropriate health care team members. • Develops, implements, evaluates and revises, as necessary, a plan for discharge, including referrals to other health care and community organizations based on needs assessment. • Works collaboratively and professionally with patients, family members, physicians, hospital staff and other individuals and agencies involved in providing patient care. • Assists patients/family members in obtaining Advanced Directives and/or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care as needed. • Provides patient and/or family counseling to assist with coping, grieving, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention • Acts as a resource and liaison between patients, family members, physicians, interdisciplinary team and external community agencies and organizations. • Utilizes knowledge and understanding of CMS regulations, Social Security benefits, managed care, and other payer regulations and benefit limits when providing education or intervention with patients and families. • Completes job duties and serves internal and external customers efficiently and resourcefully to result in customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness. • Able to consult and coordinate with multidisciplinary team of care professionals and oncology site medical/nursing/MA staff, to include family conferences, care conferences, team meetings. • Collect data relevant to visit with ongoing assessment throughout the duration of care. Evaluates patients/family needs through timely assessment, communication and observation. Modifies plan of care through assessment based upon patient/care systems response. • Evaluates psychosocial assets and deficits for the purpose of enabling the patient to maintain the greatest level of independence and wellness. • Provides a wide range of services in the oncology setting, including support and consultation to patient and care team throughout the disease continuum. • Coordinates with others to establish goals of care. • Performs psychosocial triage, teaching and coordinating with other resources for care giving needs. Making referrals when appropriate. • Be able to provide real time counseling one day per week in department and refer to Ways to Wellness. SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REOUIRE.MENTS • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required; Masters' Degree in Social Work preferred. • Current Illinois Licensure as Social Worker (LSW) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred. • 3 years of acute care, long-term care, discharge planning/case management preferred. • Current knowledge of medical care/treatment, JCAHO standards, Federal/State regulations, i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payer requirements relative to discharge planning preferred. • Valid Illinois Vehicle Operator's License required Compensation Range $24.08 - $36.12 Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions Health and Dental Insurance IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan) Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Optional Insurances Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Gift Shop Discount CGH Day Care Discount CGH Dietary Discount Employee Assistance Program CGH Pharmacy Discount CGH Vision Center Discount Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center. Extraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people. Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare. Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference. As part of CGH, you’ll join a team that’s focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve. From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion. Are you ready to develop, grow, and advance your career in healthcare? Then explore our careers today and get ready to join the team at CGH Medical.

Responsibilities

The primary role is to enhance patient care quality by addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment, intervention, education, and referral to appropriate resources. Essential functions include protecting patient rights, developing discharge plans, coordinating with healthcare teams, and providing counseling for coping and grieving.