Healthcare Unit Coordinator

At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!

About the role

As a Health Care Unit Coordinator, you will support our clinical teams by coordinating patient care, scheduling, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations at our Poughkeepsie location.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 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.

Pay

Starting salary: $25/hour.

Schedule

5 days per week, 8.5-hour shifts (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM).

Benefits

• Health Insurance (effective day 1).
• Dental and Vision coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Short- and Long-term disability.
• 401k Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 8 paid holidays (2 floating).