Information Specialist

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Summary: This fully remote position within Blood Cancer United’s Information Resource Center (IRC) offers an excellent work-life balance for a skilled oncology professional. 

• Monday–Friday schedule only; no weekends, no on-call responsibilities, all holidays off, and a 7-hour workday.
• Required availability: 12:00–4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
• Flexible scheduling: The remaining 3 hours may be completed at your discretion each day, based on assigned work and other professional commitments. 

You will work alongside a highly trained team of oncology social workers and nurses located throughout the United States. The organization’s area of expertise focuses exclusively on blood cancers. 

Through our custom-designed phone and chat platform, the Blood Cancer United website, and other emerging technologies, this position will: 

• Provide personalized blood cancer education, patient advocacy, and psychosocial support to blood cancer patients and their families.
• Serve a diverse population of pediatric and adult blood cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals from diagnosis through survivorship.
• Empower and equip patients and caregivers to communicate effectively with their healthcare teams.
• Promote patient self-advocacy across a range of needs and circumstances.
• Provide clinical trial education and awareness and refer patients to the Blood Cancer United Clinical Trial Support Center (CTSC) when appropriate.
• Identify and help reduce barriers to blood cancer care while supporting improved quality of life for patients and their families.
• Stay current on blood cancer research by reviewing peer-reviewed literature and materials from professional organizations, and by attending professional symposia, conferences, and webcasts both within Blood Cancer United and through external organizations.
• Represent the IRC and Blood Cancer United at professional meetings, conferences, advisory boards, partnership initiatives, and other events as requested, both virtually and in person.
• Collaborate on abstract submissions to professional organizations for presentation opportunities, as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. \If bilingual, provide services and support in both Spanish and English, represent the IRC, and collaborate with other Blood Cancer United departments on Spanish-language outreach initiatives and projects. 

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Education, Experience, and Qualifications: 

• One position is available. Bilingual Spanish-speaking and writing skills are preferred but not required.
• Master’s degree in social work, master’s degree in health education, nursing degree (BSN or RN), or master’s degree in another healthcare-related field. Current licensure in the candidate’s discipline is required.
• At least three years of experience in a healthcare delivery setting, preferably focused on cancer care and working directly with patients and families.
• Previous oncology experience, particularly in hematology, is preferred.
• Strong interest in learning about blood cancer through initial training and ongoing professional development, including for candidates with prior hematology/oncology experience.
• Proficiency with productivity technologies, including Microsoft products and custom platforms. Training will be provided for custom platforms.
• Ability to manage personal stress in emotionally difficult circumstances while supporting patients and caregivers with compassion and empathy.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional self-care and continued development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must live in the continental United States. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:  

• Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
• Must have reliable internet.  Minimum download speed 50mbps/minimum upload speed 50mbps. Recommended download speed 100mbsp/recommended upload speed 100mbps.
• Must have a quiet space for office set up that is also private to ensure confidentiality when speaking to callers by phone.  
• Occasional work travel. 
  

Employee Value Proposition:
As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

We are excited to share the base pay range for this hourly paid, non-exempt position is $66K/yr to $94K/yr. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.