Infusion Coordinator

Upstate Cancer Center; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Cancer Center in Syracuse, NY is seeking an infusion scheduling coordinator in the Adult Hematology/Oncology Department. This role provides independent scheduling of infusion procedures, ensures testing, prior authorizations, orders and appointments are finalized before infusion dates.

You will assign patients to chairs by acuity and expected treatment length, monitor infusion room utilization, and act as liaison among physicians, clinic staff, infusion room staff, and procedure room

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business or Health Related Field with 2 years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Working knowledge of computer, EMR, and data processing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule infusion procedures independently and ensure testing, prior authorizations, orders and appointments are finalized.
• Assign patients to infusion chairs based on acuity and length of treatment.
• Monitor data relative to infusion room and chair utilization.
• Liaise with physicians, clinic staff, infusion room staff, and procedure room staff regarding policies and schedule information.
• Work closely with the Patient Service Leader and Supervisor on clinical prioritization of infusion chairs.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data processing

Education

Associate degree in Business or Health Related Field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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