Healthcare Unit Coordinator

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $24/hr starting

Health Insurance on Day 1

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability

401k Plan

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Port Jefferson, NY seeks a Healthcare Unit Coordinator to manage chemotherapy and referrals, coordinate tests, and support clinical staff. You will work closely with nurses to ensure timely patient care and maintain accurate records.

The role requires strong multitasking, attention to detail, and good communication; familiarity with Google Suites and EMR is a plus. On-site position with competitive benefits and a starting hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ year of unit coordinator experience preferred.
• Proficiency in multitasking, customer service, time management, and attention to detail.
• EMR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule chemotherapy, radiology, and referrals for assigned locations; obtain all required records.
• Communicate test instructions to patients and address questions before procedures.
• Collaborate with the Head Nurse to reschedule unscheduled chemotherapy and Shot Room appointments; verify authorization.
• 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 physician-to-physician calls.

Skills

multitasking

customer service

time management

attention to detail

Google Suites

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suites

EMR

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Why Join Our Team? 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!

Job Description

Healthcare Unit Coordinator

Location: Port Jefferson, NY

Hours: 5 8.5 hour shifts, M-F 7:30am-6:30pm

Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)

In This Role, You Will

• 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.

We Require

• 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.

What We Offer

• Salary: Starting at $24/hr
• Benefits: Health Insurance on Day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.

Visit our website at: nycancer.com

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New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.