Oncology Unit Coordinating Clerk- Radiation Oncology

Garnet Health; Midway Park (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Garnet Health is seeking an Oncology Unit Coordinating Clerk - Radiation Oncology to perform clerical tasks, welcome patients, verify insurance, and set up appointments in the cancer center.

Responsibilities include triaging calls from referrers, patients and families, entering documentation into the EMR, and delivering courteous service in a fast-paced environment. This regular part-time role offers scheduling shifts across multiple days with potential evenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with training in medical terminology.
• One to two years clerical or patient registration experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks and provides courteous customer service in the oncology unit.
• Manages patient check-in, insurance verification, and appointment setup within the EMR.
• Triages calls from referring offices, patients and families; ensures proper documentation.
• Supports team with duties to ensure smooth patient flow and departmental operations.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical tasks

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma with medical terminology training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

EMR

Job description

Posting Job Title

Oncology Unit Coordinating Clerk- Radiation Oncology

Responsibilities

Performs various clerical tasks providing customer service in a polite and courteous manner. Acts as a clerk to the Department of Oncology managing patient check in to include insurance verification, initial set-up of triple identification system, setting up future appointments; triaging calls from referring offices, patients, & families; inputting proper documentation into patient’s electronic medical record in the appropriate sections. Providing high levels of customer service to our patients, families, referring offices, and within the department.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

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The compensation range for the role is $24.26 - $24.99 hourly

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Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate with one year of advanced training in medical terminology or its equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

• One to two years of clerical and/or patient registration experience required.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook (Microsoft Office).
• Experience with an electronic medical record preferred.
• Must have exceptional customer service and ability to multi-task.
• Candidate must enjoy working in a very busy environment.

Required Certification/Registration:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Stands, walks, and sits intermittently.
• Considerable mental and visual demands.
• Considerable mental strength required to work daily with cancer patients.
• Physical movement such as reaching and bending is also required.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated, or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills, and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events, as necessary.

Normal Working Schedule

Days (variable shifts, 7a-3p, 830a-430p, etc.), including rotating weekends and holidays

Physical Location

CANCER CENTER

FTE

0.3

Type of Position

Regular Part-Time