Psychosocial Assistant, Full-time - Hackensack, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health
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Hackensack, United States

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Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.

With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.


Provides case management services to Oncology patients at The Cancer Center with the goal of increasing the access to concrete services.

Patients include adults 16-64 years old and geriatrics 65+ years.


Responsibilities:

A day in the life of a Psychosocial Assistant at Hackensack Meridian _Health_ includes:

  • Implements case management for medical and psychology needs of the oncology patient.
  • Works in collaboration with doctors and nursing staff for pharmaceutical assistance for all Cancer Center patients.
  • Notifies patients without prescription coverage of pharmaceutical assistance programs.
  • Refers eligible patients to state pharmaceutical programs
  • Refers to nonprofit organizations providing pharmaceutical assistance
  • Screens and approves distribution of funds from Foundation programs or other financial assistance programs for emergency medications or living expenses as available.
  • Psychosocial Support (under supervision) for patients/families experiencing:
  • New diagnosis
  • Patients/family having difficulty following their treatment plan
  • Patients/family dealing with end of life issues
  • Identifies patient¿s emotional needs and refers to Social Worker.
  • Participates in professional and patient educational programs offered by Social Work Department.
  • Assists with discharge planning as directed by social worker when needed.
  • Orients patients to their local Board of Social Services, Office on Aging, etc. to obtain eligibility for various state programs. (i.e. Medicaid, NJ Protect, Food Stamps, etc.)
  • Orients patients to their local Social Security office for long term disability.
  • Refers questions/concerns regarding short and long term disability to Social Worker
  • Refers and applies to various cancer foundations for monetary assistance. (i.e. Cancer Care, LLS)
  • Refers patients to support groups and advocate groups in their local area and in their primary language
  • Liaison for The Cancer Center and Charity Care.
  • Assesses and navigates patients needing transportation resources to local agencies. (i.e. Logisticare, Access Link, emergency transportation as available)
  • Other relevant duties as designated by Supervisor.
  • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in handling multiple tasks.
  • Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, etc.)

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Social Work

Contacts:

  • Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

Working Conditions:

  • Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
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