Case Manager

Case Manager

The Case Manager for the BMT/CAR-T Program serves as a key member of the multidisciplinary transplant team, responsible for optimizing patient readiness for stem cell transplant or cellular therapy. This role focuses on assessing and addressing psychosocial and resource needs, supporting patients and caregivers through the transplant journey, and coordinating donor-related services in collaboration with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient readiness assessments prior to transplant or CAR-T therapy.
• Identify psychosocial, financial, and logistical barriers to care and facilitate appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Collaborate with social work, nursing, and medical teams to ensure patient and caregiver support.
• Assist with coordination of donor-related activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and readiness.
• Provide education and counseling regarding transplant processes, caregiver expectations, and available resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.

Conditions of employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in oncology, hematology, transplant, or complex case management.

Additional requirements:

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Medical Oncology (099R01)

Employment type: Staff

Staff type: Regular - Full-Time

Pay: $19.56 - $26.58

Benefits eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Background check required: Yes