Patient Intake Coordinator-Oncology
About The Position
Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Patient Intake Coordinator - Oncology Hours: 40hrs Shift: Day shift, 7:30am - 4:00pm Location: Cancer Center - Fairhaven, MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Equal to completion of four years high school plus additional specialized courses or training required.
- Strong communication skills, working knowledge of medical terminology, exceptional attention to detail, customer service focus with excellent telephone skills/etiquette required.
- Must possess strong reasoning and critical thinking skills.
- Competency with Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, etc. is required.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in a fast paced healthcare environment is required.
- Experience in an oncology practice environment and with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is required.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision of Director, Oncology Operations or Designee, perform a variety of duties to facilitate the patients access to the SCCC Medical and Radiation Oncology sites including but not limited to: conduct registration interview with patients and/or family member or referring physicians office; pre-register all new oncology consult appointments.
- Verify patients insurance information and coverage eligibility.
Benefits
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
