Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Coordinator (RN)

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General Summary

Under general supervision, coordinates all administrative activities relative to the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Program within the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, including validating and appealing reimbursement coverage, coordinating pre-hospitalization testing and assuring thorough patient follow-up. Represents the Stem Cell Transplant Program to patients, families, referring physicians, hospital staff, and local, state and federal agencies and organizations.

This role has the opportunity to be partially remote after orientation.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Facilitates the Stem Cell Transplant Program, acting as a resource to all members of the health care team.
• Develops, recommends, and implements, upon approval of the Medical Director and Senior Transplant Coordinator, policies and procedures to facilitate successful completion of all tasks required to fulfill the goals of the Stem Cell Transplant Program.
• Develops, maintains currency of and monitors variances of Stem Cell Transplant related standard operating procedures.
• Develops and maintains communication and record-keeping systems to facilitate patient referral, acceptance, and management within the Stem Cell Transplant Program.
• Communicates with referring physicians concerning patient eligibility, protocols, pre-Stem Cell Transplant treatment regimens and related issues.
• Establishes and maintains frequent contact with referring physicians and institutions to ensure the timely transmission of pertinent medical records, pathology slides, and diagnostic test results. Communicates same to medical staff.
• Develops and maintains procedures to ensure the appropriate and acceptable financial coverage for Stem Cell Transplant patients in conjunction with the BMT Financial Coordinator and the Managed Care Department.
• Maintains relationships with external donor registrars and facilitates unrelated donor stem cell collection to ensure appropriate billing for all hospital and physician services
• Produces, under supervision, all reports regarding the Stem Cell Transplant Program.
• Responds to requests for data and information from the UPI Managed Care Division related to the stem cell transplant program.

Education and Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
• Two years professional experience in an oncology treatment setting is preferred. BMT experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and their associated side effects are required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments and/or projects. Ability to analyze and conceptually develop ideas and proposals.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams are required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to work successfully with a diverse group of staff at various levels within the organization.
• Up to 50% remote after orientation. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.