ONCOLOGY SCHEDULER - LPN/MA

WATSON CLINIC LLP • Baltimore, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for scheduling various patient appointments and procedures within the oncology department, ensuring adherence to protocols and accurate data entry. The position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage complex insurance requirements, and effective communication.

Requirements

• LPN: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and possesses an active Florida State licensure.
• Experience in Medical Oncology.
• CPR Certification.
• MA: High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years.
• Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Critical thinking skills
• Must be aware of scheduling protocols, insurance plans
• Must be able to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Schedules all chemotherapy, injections, labs, scans, biopsies, education, financial counselor, bone marrow, physician appointments according to written orders.
• Adheres to all scheduling protocol guidelines.
• Enters all lab and diagnostic test in diagnostic test tracking template and labs in soft lab according to written orders.
• Enter referrals/precepts timely and consult request.
• Accepts responsibility for reading and referencing new policies and procedures (i.e. clinical services news letter, staff meetings).
• Provides patient and family pre-test instructions as directed by physician.
• Utilizes good standards for phone etiquette.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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