Oncology Social Worker

3 days ago

Dallas, United States Lantern Care Full time
About Lantern

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

About You:
  • You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
  • INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
  • You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
  • You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren't just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
  • Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
  • You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.
These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Oncology Social Worker

Professional Social Worker to support oncology team families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Working with the clinical care team, this position will support financial and emotional needs of our Members, while striving to maintain optimal outcomes for the Member and the plan.

Location: Dallas, Texas | Onsite Full Time

Responsibilities:
  • Working in a team environment with the nursing staff and care advocates to provide a seamless care experience for Members
  • Research and coordinate financial resources for the Member, both locally and nationally
  • Provide emotional support to Members while they are navigating through their cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship
  • Assist patient and Clinical Care team with navigating and maximizing benefits
  • Assists patients or their caregivers with developing scope of services with clearly stated goals and objectives.
  • Providing education and support to the patient and family
  • Identifying special needs of the patient and delegating to appropriate support staff
  • Strong collaborative relationships with Clinical Care Team
  • Meeting with patient and caregivers to review their concerns, both financial and emotionally
  • Provide education, resources, and referrals to local and national resources.
  • Provides emotional support, especially during difficult decision-making periods.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide support and guidance to the cancer patient from screening to survivorship.
  • Facilitate shared decision making: Shared decision making involves ensuring that patients are fully informed of risks and benefits of treatment options and that their values and
  • Helping patient and families understand their medical conditions and treatment options.
  • Coordinating care by assisting with appointments, including transitioning care outside of their state or other facilities.
  • Promote advance care planning: The LCSW can promote advance care planning by encouraging patients to talk about their treatment wishes and overall goals of care. The LCSW can help patients formulate questions to discuss with their healthcare providers.
  • Support palliative care: The LCSW can support patients' use of palliative care services by assessing for late and long-term side effects and other physical barriers to patients' quality of life. The LCSW can also be instrumental in helping patients understand the difference between palliative care and hospice.
  • Inform to ONN (Oncology Nurse Navigator) any concern regarding a patient needs
  • Functions in an organized and time conscious manner.Partners with patients, families and community resources to providewell-coordinated, timely, compassionate, exemplary, interdisciplinary care.
  • Communicates with all members of the healthcare team, as appropriate about patient/family needs and concerns.
Requirements:
  • BSW/MSW/LCSW
  • Graduate of accredited Social Work Program
  • Licensure in the state of Texas, compact license preferred
  • Overall computer literacy with proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working with Oncology patients is preferred
  • Experience locating local resources and financial resources
  • Knowledge of insurance payors, systems and reading insurance benefits preferred
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave


Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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