Healthcare Unit Coordinator

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists•Southampton, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Unit Coordinator for their Southampton, NY location. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of patient care by coordinating appointments, managing records, and facilitating communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will be part of a growing organization committed to providing world-class cancer care with a patient-centered approach.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least one year of unit coordinator experience preferred.
Skills in multitasking, customer service, time management, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Google Suites.
EMR experience is a plus.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EMR experience is a plus.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule chemotherapy, radiology, and specialist referrals for assigned locations, ensuring all required records are obtained.
Communicate test instructions to patients, addressing questions or concerns before the procedure/test date.
Collaborate with the Head Nurse to reschedule unscheduled chemotherapy and Shot Room appointments, verifying authorization before patient visits.
Arrange hospital services such as admissions and transfusions.
Obtain stat results (pathology, labs, radiology, clinical records) for physicians and nurses.
Handle specialty requisitions (e.g., Caris, BRCA, Foundation One).
Assist Front Desk with support as needed.
Assist clinical staff by coordinating calls, including facilitating physician-to-physician communication.