Associate Case Manager, Sickle Cell

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager (or other qualified individual) the Associate Case Manager for the sickle cell program is responsible for providing advocacy and case management services to sickle cell patients, improving access to the sickle cell clinic, facilitating access to social service benefits and other internal and external resources, monitoring the patient's progress, and advocating on behalf of the patient, when she/he is unable to do so for herself/himself. Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical record and complying with all data entry, data integrity, and data tracking requirements for BMC and funding entity's contract monitoring reports. Participates in Patient Navigation Program Development on the local and national level.

Position: Associate Case Manager, Sickle Cell Department: Cancer Patient Support Service Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required. Degree in social work, psychology or related human services field is highly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Social Work or degree in Psychology or related field and/or certification as a Research Associate preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 1+ year of relevant experience required; experience in oncology setting preferred. For Associates degree position requires 3 years relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of community, social, and health resources, particularly oncology -related resources. Empathic understanding of ill patients and skilled in performing multicultural needs assessments and developing concrete service plans. Expertise in establishing working relationships with patients, their family, professionals, and the community, including the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team. Computer competency, inclusive of the ability to access and enter data. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) a must. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, inclusive of organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem solving abilities. Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to facilitate interactions with various members of the health care team, patients, and their families. Bilingual or... For full info follow application link.

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