About this role
Responsibilities:
1. Interacts with each individual patient, preferably face to face, new to MRMC chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Explains to each patient HOPE resources available to patients and their families.
2. Discusses potential needs the patient may have that would present a barrier to care.
3. Triages patients as appropriate to additional human resources as needed, i.e.: patient oncology navigator, oncology social worker, etc.
4. For services obviously eligible for HOPE resource assistance, makes these resources available to the patient, i.e.: gas cards for transportation, medication assistance through the retail pharmacy, tube feedings through the pharmacy, immediate needs as appropriate, educational material as needed, and other resources as appropriate.
5. Maintains records of all HOPE assistance provided to patients. Tracks via spreadsheets in real time.
6. Provides monthly to Director and VP of HOPE funds usage reports.
7. Assesses needs presented from prior year to determine HOPE grant requests for subsequent years. Discusses with staff possible needs and opportunities to assist the cancer population.
8. Coordinates with Inspirations Gift Shop to provide items for the HOPE cart for both inpatient and outpatient areas.
9. Creates and presents reports to HOPE Committee quarterly and/or as requested.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time; 80 hours biweekly
Qualifications:
Basic Computer Skills required for hire.
Proficiency with organizational specific computer systems within 180 days of hire (i.e.: Microsoft office, excel, word, etc.)
Education: High School/Ged
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Other facts
About McLeod Health
McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow – we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services.
The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River. We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach with physician practices, outpatient services and a free-standing emergency department.
Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of 850 physicians and 2,700 registered nurses, and approximately 15,000 team members. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
What you'll do
- The Hope Coordinator interacts with cancer patients to explain available resources and assess their needs. They also coordinate assistance and maintain records of the support provided.
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