Cancer Center Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Cancer Center Program Coordinator reports to the Clinical Program Manager of the cancer program and supports cancer center projects and initiatives, including tumor board management, cancer accreditation activities, quality initiatives, community education and outreach, and patient navigation. In the patient-navigation role, the coordinator serves as a liaison between patients, providers, clinical teams, and hospital departments to facilitate timely access to diagnostic services, treatment, and supportive resources. The position is based in White Plains, New York, in Cancer Center Administration. The listed work shift is day, with workdays Monday through Friday and scheduled hours of 7 PM to 3 AM. Hours per pay period are 75. The hiring pay rate is $81,687.67 to $119,553.33 and may vary based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.
Requirements
- Associate degree in healthcare or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in healthcare or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience working in medical settings and interacting collaboratively with medical teams.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience regarding the breadth and variety of community resources (medium proficiency).
- Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations (low proficiency).
Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to White Plains Hospital Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
- Conduct chart reviews and abstract relevant clinical data from the electronic medical record to support patient care coordination, quality initiatives, program reporting, and accreditation activities.
- Assist with data collection, tracking, and reporting for cancer program quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards associated with the Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, and National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.
- Coordinate tumor board and cancer conference activities in collaboration with the Clinical Program Manager, including preparing case materials, gathering clinical information, coordinating presentation logistics, documenting recommendations, and providing operational support.
- Assist with coordination of Cancer Committee meetings, accreditation activities, community outreach initiatives, survivorship programs, educational events, and departmental projects as assigned.
- Assist with community outreach and education alongside the interdisciplinary team, including staffing on-site or off-site events during the week and occasionally on weekends.
- Help patients navigate the healthcare system by coordinating appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures, referrals, and follow-up services to support timely access to care.
- Identify and address barriers to care, including transportation, insurance coverage, scheduling challenges, and resource needs, and communicate patient concerns to the multidisciplinary care team.
- Provide educational materials, community resource information, and supportive care tools to patients and families as appropriate.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate timely communication, follow-up, and completion of cancer program initiatives and patient care activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
