Clinical Coordinator Oncology

Job Requirements Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

The ideal candidate for this position should have: 1. High School Diploma 2. Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in Oncology-specific experience 3.

Current license in related health care field (Nursing, Medical Assistant Medical) $20,000 Sign-on Bonus General Summary Under the supervision, coordinate of clinical services for the radiation oncology patients, including related procedures services with the primary focus in improving experience and assisting the clinical team for the efficient and effective delivery of patient care. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks 1.

Working with the Radiation Oncology clinical teams as well as referring physicians and patient to coordinate services for the radiation oncology department and related procedure services 2. Obtain and oversee the distribution of patient clinical information with the clinical team to coordinate the appropriate patient care 3. Attend and participate in associated multi-disciplinary patient related conferences, huddles and tumor boards 4.

Working with the radiation oncology clinical team to maintain an active, pending and completed patient list 5. Manage internal procedure related communication 6. Working with other involved departments arranging all consultations, follow ups, test, procedures and all treatment related appointments 7.

Act as a liaison for patient and families for all procedure related 8. Participate in community social outreach when appropriate 9. Communicate regularly with the patient and family and the involved clinical team regarding all aspects of care 10.

Ensure that all patient flow issues; physician initial evaluation visit, procedure(s), follow up visits are managed effectively and efficiently 11. Assist physician and clinical team with procedures 12. Secure/ manage medical supplies and equipment for procedures 13.

Order supplies if required for procedures 14. Coordinate post procedure equipment and procedure room cleaning 15. Ensure that all patient receive a post treatment wellness check in the form of a telephone call or an audio-visual call 16.

Working along with departments social work team to help minimize or address social barriers to care 17. Communicate with referring providers after completion of treatment to coordinate follow up care 18. Ensure treatment and other relevant medical records be shared with out-network referring physicians 19.

Working principally with the Radiation Oncology research team to support related research data collection and reporting if required Work Experience Education and Experience 1. High School Diploma required 2. Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience required.

Oncology-specific experience is strongly preferred 3. Current license in related health care field (Nursing, Medical Assistant Medical) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Clinical and professional knowledge of current issues relevant to care delivery stems for specific patient populations.

Additional knowledge in the areas of professional development, group process, change management and effective leadership is also required. 2. Ability to work autonomously in the management of projects and programs is required. Initiative and problem-solving skills are needed. 3.

Ability to develop collaborative programs and projects with other disciplines is required. Must be able to contribute to team effectiveness, build relationships and facilitate improvements. 4. General knowledge of PC and database management software packages is required. 5.

Highly effective verbal and written skills are required to work with all levels of hospital personnel, administrators and clinical staff. 6. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

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