What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator- The James position at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center?
Scope of Position
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institutes (OSUCCC-James) mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The BMT Patient Coordinator acts as a liaison to patients/caregivers, interdisciplinary teams, referring and cellular therapy physicians throughout the cellular therapy (includes HSCT and BMT as well as other cellular therapies such as CAR T cells; NK cells, TIL cells; etc.) screening and preparatory process.
Position Summary
The BMT Patient Coordinator acts as a liaison to patients/caregivers, interdisciplinary teams, referring and cellular therapy physicians from the time of the referral to the admission for cellular therapy. The BMT patient coordinator works closely with payers and hospital financial collection specialist to satisfy payer coverage requirements. The BMT Patient Coordinator coordinates with the cellular therapy clinicians all pre-cellular therapy testing and clinical work up and schedules patient for admission/services at the direction of the cellular therapy-attending physician.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Ohio. BSN required. Previous hospital experience required, previous BMT experience preferred. Knowledge of OSU and BMT Program desirable.
