Treatment / Scheduling Coordinator

Oncology Treatment / Scheduling Coordinator

Our Oncology practice is looking for a Treatment / Scheduling Coordinator for our Somerset New Jersey location.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for scheduling all patient appointments and oral teaches for office visits, laboratory, injections and chemotherapy treatments in accordance with scheduling policies and procedures.
• Supports all clinical providers.
• Follows up with billing to ensure the timely scheduling of patient chemotherapy education and the start of all treatments.
• Assures all scheduled appointments and / or treatments have been pre-certified.
• Maintains close communication with supervisor, pharmacy and physicians should medication not be approved or should a delay in approval occur.
• Utilizes effective time management skills to set priorities for all assignments / projects to be completed within required time frames.
• Greets all patients, families and caregivers and answers the telephone in a professional manner.
• Accepts and refers telephone calls for assigned members of the staff and answers / assists triage nurses with phones communicate with clinical staff.
• Identify if premeds are needed for regimen and bring to attention of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants or RNs.
• Orders and maintains all medical and clerical supplies and equipment. Checks orders upon arrival for completeness. Ensures that supplies are stored properly. Monitors all inventory.
• Practices OSHA safety standards. Maintains Universal Precautions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience :

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off. The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.