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DEPARTMENT: 16258 - Medical Oncology DNH LOCATION: 681 4th Avenue North, Naples, FL, 34102 WORK TYPE: Full Time WORK
8 Hour Day ABOUT NCH NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
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The Coordinator GYN Oncology Procedures is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with cancer patients. As first impressions are lasting, it is imperative that our personnel portray patience, understanding, professionalism, compassion and accuracy.
- AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Other duties may be assigned.
- Schedule and co-ordinate surgery and radiology procedures between patient, physician and hospitals.
- Obtain authorizations for chemotherapy and port flushes as needed.
- Extensive contact with Physicians, Patients, Hospitals and Insurance companies.
- Schedule all surgeries and radiology procedures at hospitals and/or radiology offices.
- Communicating to patients’ all pre-operative and pre-radiology workup and testing.
- Maintain timely communication with patients, hospital departments and physician offices.
- Obtain all authorizations for surgeries and radiology procedures.
- Maintain contact between referring offices for the purpose of coordinating surgery assists if necessary.
- Maintain surgery schedule in book and in computer so that Physicians can access their surgery schedules.
- Verify that insurance information is accurate prior to scheduling.
- Coordinate with the financial counselor to communicate financial responsibilities with the patients prior to surgery.
- Other duties as assigned by Practice Manager EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office setting required.
- Prior experience of medical insurance/authorization process.
- Excellent organization and interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task.
- Superior computer and telephone skills.
- Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
About the role
The Coordinator GYN Oncology Procedures is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with cancer patients. As first impressions are lasting, it is imperative that our personnel portray patience, understanding, professionalism, compassion and accuracy.