Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients. Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation. Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with infor

Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience. Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure. Prepares for, organizes and leads the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner. Performs assessm

Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, immunology specimens as directed. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and e

Performs audits of patient accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payment. Reviews account agings on a monthly basis and reports inconsistencies; corrects errors as appropriate. Contacts patients regarding delinquent accounts and arranges mutually acceptable payment schedules. Follows up on insurance billing to ensure timely receipt of payments. Demonstrates the ability t

Greets patients and visitors to the clinic in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Checks in patients and informs clinical staff of patient arrival. Provides and explains paperwork for the patient to complete prior to examination. Collects, proofs for completeness, and files patient forms. Updates demographics and insurance information in the system. Collects co p

Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow up care post stem cell rescue. Key Responsibilities ( Prepares and administers therapies under the direction ) Manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue, and rehabilitation following the

Answers all incoming calls, assesses callers' needs, directs to appropriate personnel. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner. Efficiently schedules new patients, patient referrals and returning patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. Cancels/reschedules appointme

Ensures all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system in an accurate manner. Performs insurance verification process on all third party payers. Obtains initial and subsequent pre authorization for services and surgeries. Re verifies benefits and obtains authorization and/or referral after treatment plan has been discussed,

Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist. Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students. Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting

(including but not limited to) Responsible for oversight and mentoring of social work staff to ensure adequate coverage and quality care. May meet individually with social work staff to review case assignments, workflow, and productivity. Addresses and resolves any barriers and provides creative solutions to case problems or issues. Leads social work team meetings to addr

(including but not limited to) Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate . Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes. Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures. Prep

(including but not limited to) Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests. Assists with special procedures as needed ( i.e. bone marrows in the room). Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen h

(including but not limited to) Ensures all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained from patients and entered into the system in an accurate and timely manner . Registers patients in the system as necessary. Collects and reviews all patient insurance information and completes insurance forms . Collects co pays, deductibles and other out of pocket am

Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist. Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students. Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting

Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist. Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students. Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting