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Social Worker

Pennsylvania Cancer Specialists and Research Institute
Gettysburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Our caring and educated staff remains dedicated to providing insightful, compassionate care to all of our patients. We understand that every person is unique and we strive to ensure that our patients achieve not only the best possible outcome for their cancer treatment, but also the highest quality care and service during and after treatment. With Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, as well as an onsite laboratory and pharmacy, we truly offer complete cancer care, under one roof.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description :

Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Completes biopsychosocial assessments on all patients
  • Makes referrals to appropriate organizations
  • Provides and assists patients with required applications to apply for patient assistance programs, as well as organize, coordinate, and follow up on patient applications
  • Serves as a patient advocate to access federal, state, and local resources identified to address financial and / or medical needs
  • Documents all financial assessments, interventions, outcomes, referrals, and services provided
  • Facilitates conversation surrounding advance care planning and advance directives, end of life issues, nursing homes / assisted living transitions, and hospice care.
  • Communicates and collaborates with the pharmacy, reimbursement, and nursing departments to minimize duplication of effort / services and ensure a seamless coordination of services
  • Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments professionally
  • Interacts effectively with patients / family members and demonstrates sensitivity in regard to cultural diversity, age specific needs, and confidentiality
  • Follows up on distress screenings, providing appropriate emotional support and referring to ancillary resources as needed
  • Collaborates with care team to evaluate patient's psycho and social needs and refer patients to external providers when necessary and ensure proper referral information is provided
  • Responds to requests from care team and physicians to see patients who are in immediate need
  • Establishes and nurtures external relationships with providers that support patients, such as lawyers, mental health services, and community organizations
  • Attends networking, training, and education events to help expand knowledge and networks of resources
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education / experience

  • Pennsylvania license or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
  • Oncology experience preferred.
  • 2-3 years relevant experience
  • Essential qualities necessary include, but are not limited to :

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational skills and multitasking capabilities
  • Ability to maintain professional composure under pressure
  • Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
  • Work under minimal supervision and cooperate with other team members.
  • Positive attitude
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