Nursing Unit Coordinator

ProHEALTH Medical Management•New York, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Unit Coordinator provides administrative support to the NYPC Nursing Team. The Nursing Unit Coordinator will directly communicate with patients and staff to help facilitate patient visits. Responsibilities include scheduling, communicating via phone or email, scanning documents, assist with coordination of care and other job-related duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent degree is required, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology and outpatient workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills
Excellent organizational skills
Highly motivated with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Oncology or radiation oncology experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Greet new and existing patients upon their arrival.
Call patients to inform them of upcoming appointments.
Field phone calls and emails.
Schedule patient appointments, including on-treatment encounters and follow-ups.
Make copies and scan documents.
Gather documents (including test results) and complete questionnaires as needed for patients’ procedures/treatment.
Facilitate patients completing questionnaires.
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the nursing clinic.
Communicate with referring providers/offices.
Coordinate with NYPC partner institutions and other physicians on patient-related care (i.e., coordinating chemotherapy and proton therapy appointments).
Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.