New Patient Coordinator - Oncology Scheduling & Intake

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Patient Coordinator at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System manages all incoming referrals for new patients at the Advanced Thoracic Oncology Center. They review documentation, create new patient charts, and determine first appointment dates with the care team.

The role requires coordinating with providers to maintain clinic flow and notifying patients of required items before visits. Responsibilities include timely processing of referrals, scheduling, packet distribution, and updating the

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a medical office setting.
• No license or certification required.
• Strong scheduling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient and provider scheduling activities including clinic visits and referrals.
• Maintain the clinical schedule to ensure appropriate patient flow per guidelines.
• Call patients to schedule appointments and send packets for completion.
• Review incoming referral documents and create a patient chart within 48 business hours.
• Communicate with referring providers and update them on referrals and appointments.

Skills

Scheduling

Referral tracking

Documentation

Patient communication

Job description

The New Patient Coordinator at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System manages all incoming referrals for new patients at the Advanced Thoracic Oncology Center. They review documentation, create new patient charts, and determine first appointment dates with the care team.

The role requires coordinating with providers to maintain clinic flow and notifying patients of required items before visits. Responsibilities include timely processing of referrals, scheduling, packet distribution, and updating the