Infusion Coordinator

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, seeks an administrative professional to support the infusion area in Adult Hematology/Oncology. This role independently schedules infusion procedures, ensures required testing, prior authorization, orders, and appointments are completed before infusion dates.

You will assign patients to chairs by acuity and treatment length, and monitor infusion chair utilization.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business or Health Related Field and 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Working knowledge of computers and data processing in a clinical setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule infusion procedures independently and ensure required testing, prior authorization, orders, and appointments are finalized before infusion dates.
• Assign patients to infusion chairs based on acuity and treatment length.
• Monitor data related to infusion room and chair utilization.
• Act as a liaison among physicians, clinic staff, infusion room staff, and procedure room staff regarding policies, procedures, and schedule information.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in Business or Health Related Field

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Data processing

Job description

Job Summary

This position will be the main supporting role in the infusion area of Adult Hematology/Oncology Department, providing independent scheduling of infusion procedures, ensuring required testing, prior authorization, orders, and appointments are finalized prior to applicable infusion appointment date. Will assign patients to specific infusion chair based on level of acuity and length of treatment. Will monitor of data relative to the utilization of the infusion room and chairs. Acts as a liaison for physicians, clinic staff, infusion room staff, and procedure room staff regarding policies, procedures, and actual schedule information. Works closely with Patient Service Leader and Patient Service Supervisor regarding clinical prioritization of infusion chairs.

Job Summary

This position will be the main supporting role in the infusion area of Adult Hematology/Oncology Department, providing independent scheduling of infusion procedures, ensuring required testing, prior authorization, orders, and appointments are finalized prior to applicable infusion appointment date. Will assign patients to specific infusion chair based on level of acuity and length of treatment. Will monitor of data relative to the utilization of the infusion room and chairs. Acts as a liaison for physicians, clinic staff, infusion room staff, and procedure room staff regarding policies, procedures, and actual schedule information. Works closely with Patient Service Leader and Patient Service Supervisor regarding clinical prioritization of infusion chairs.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in Business or Health Related Field and 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required plus excellent written/oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required. Working knowledge of computer, electronic medical record, and data processing skills desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a health related setting preferred.

Work Days

Monday-Friday, Days

Message To Applicants

Recruitment Office: Human Resources