Access Coordinator, Oncology Hematology

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

9d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is hiring a full-time Access Coordinator for Oncology and Hematology at Helen F. Graham Center in Newark, DE. As an Access Coordinator you would be directly responsible for the coordination of care between the practice, referring provider, hospital support providers, both specialty and primary and the patient. You would be the first point of contact for a new patient. ChristianaCare Oncology Hematology is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and compassionate care of people with cancers and serious disorders of the blood. Types of blood cancers we treat include leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and more. Our mission is to provide blood cancer patients with the most technologically advanced cancer therapy and treatment to give them an optimal chance for cure. The ideal candidate will have a strong health insurance background as well as experience with prior authorizations. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a - 430p No weekends or Holidays

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 2 years’ experience in a medical office practice setting is required
• Please include and updated resume with your application!

Nice To Haves

• 3 years’ experience is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong health insurance background as well as experience with prior authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively and efficiently with referring physician offices and hospital providers to coordinate patient care.
• Control the workflow related to the demand for new patients by communicating with physicians and handle all urgent/emergent requests.
• Insurance verification (level of coverage to support oncology services and out of pocket expenses)
• Provide new patients with all information needed prior to the scheduled appointment date. Including the access to Navigating Care (Practice Patient Portal) and making certain all new patient forms are received and completed prior to the visit.
• Communicate with patients if additional studies or biopsies are required per the direction of the CCOH Provider.
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs daily operational duties such as scheduling, registration, pre-registration, verification, and authorization for treatments utilizing the Varian (EMR) and Soarian systems.
• Documents all case information in the EMR and Soarian
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
• To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED