Oncology Clinical Care Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the patient access team, triage nursing team, and oncology support services team to streamline the continuum of care for patients actively under treatment.
• Provide an additional layer of support for high-risk patients to help reduce or resolve complex barriers to care.
• Serves as the central hub for scheduling advance/complex treatment regimens such as infusions and radiation treatments.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (Epic) to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team. Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
• Will assist with the coordination of outgoing referrals and subsequent prior authorization as needed.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for infusion, injection, and acute care clinic scheduling.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for clinical decision making for front end/patient access staff.
• Serves as a liaison for physicians and other clinical staff when barriers to care are addressed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, with current RN licensure in the state of North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience
• PREFERRED: Graduate of an accredited BSN program, with current RN licensure in the state of North Carolina
• Four (4) years of clinical nursing experience; preferably in an oncology setting
• Experience with infusion scheduling
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (Epic preferred)