New Patient Liaison

OOCORP OneOncology LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Oncology is seeking a New Patient Liaison to manage intake of new patient referrals for our clinics. You will triage diagnoses, schedule intake, and communicate with referring physicians to ensure a smooth first appointment.

Ideal candidates have a HS Diploma, basic computer skills in Word and Excel, and prefer healthcare experience with EMR familiarity. Travel to other clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Prefer experience in healthcare and familiarity with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming new patient calls and collects demographic and insurance information.
• Ensures necessary records are collected for evaluation and scheduling.
• Communicates with referring physicians and outside entities to obtain medical history.
• Coordinates with clinic staff to schedule new patient appointments.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Supports patients through intake processes and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Communication

Initiative

Ethical standards

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

The New Patient Liaison is responsible for performing the intake of new patient referrals from multiple sources for Tennessee Oncology Clinics. New patient intake includes: triaging the severity of diagnosis, scheduling intake with patient, performing new patient intake phone communication, record retrieval, communication with referring physicians, and scheduling first appointment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answers incoming new patient calls, enter demographic and insurance pre-registration information; maintains contact with new patients via multiple methods (mailing new patient packets, electronic communication / email, callbacks,
• Requests, collects, documents and assesses all appropriate records to ensure patient has been scheduled properly and all necessary records have been obtained for evaluation in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ensures referring physicians have received communication regarding the new patient visit
• C0mmunicate with outside entities to obtain new patient medical history records when appropriate.
• Communicates with team members, clinic staff and referring Provider offices.
• Coordinates with Clinic staff to schedule new patient appointments
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Promotes positive customer relations
• Maintains and ensures confidentiality of patient information
• Exhibits high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion
• Promotes highest ethical standards
• Effectively communicates both orally and in writing
• Adheres to all Tennessee Oncology policies and procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma required
• Advanced PC skills with demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft products including Word and Excel
• Prefer experience in healthcare, customer service
• Prefer experience with EMR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to travel to other clinics when necessary
• Able to lift 25 pounds.

Job Title: Physical Activity Required Amount of time None Less than 1/3 (Occasionally) 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently) More than 2/3 (Regularly) Standing Walking Sitting x Fingering or manual dexterity Repetitive finger motion x Lifting or exerting force Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds x Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds Over 100 pounds Reaching or stretching Climbing or balancing Crouching or stooping Speaking Hearing Seeing (with correction)

Thank you for your interest in Tennessee Oncology. People like yourself have helped us grow into one of the largest and most influential oncology practices in the country. Our front line heroes are beloved by our patients and their families. Caring for cancer patients is a privilege.