Patient Services Coordinator - Nursing Leukemia Unit

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a premier oncology hospital located in Houston, TX. The Patient Services Coordinator will coordinate patient scheduling, clinic templates, and flow to support efficient ambulatory care in the Hematology service.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3 years of relevant experience (with pediatric care preferred), and a commitment to delivering excellent patient service in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree.
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience.
• Experience with pediatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret & coordinate physician's orders to schedule diagnostic tests, procedures, treatments, & physician appointments.
• Convey appointment information to patients in a timely manner in person, by phone, or in writing.
• Manage patient scheduling to ensure clinic efficiency and flow.
• Receive and route multiple phone calls to appropriate staff.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality.
• Maintain professionalism and seek additional tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention.

The inpatient Hematology Service provides advanced oncology care to adult patients diagnosed with leukemia, myeloma, lymphoma and mycosis fungoides. Our health care team consists of specialized physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, clinical nurses, and ancillary staff. Typically, hematology patients are hospitalized for supportive care during active, aggressive high-dose chemotherapy/biotherapy and cellular therapy through a wide range of morbidity related symptoms, as well as re-hospitalization for treatment side effects.

Inpatient Leukemia care includes diagnosis, induction, consolidation, maintenance chemotherapy and symptom management, as well as salvage therapies for relapsed disease. Patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and mycosis fungoides are treated with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents and radiation therapy on a dedicated unit.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of recent work experience. Prefer at least one year of recent patient care experience. Must be comfortable working with kids.

Shift: The job is 100% on-site. This unit has a dayshift vacancy working; 7am-7pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

Summary: The primary purpose of the Patient Services Coordinator position is to provide and coordinate all tasks associated with patient services within an ambulatory setting; including but not limited to patient scheduling, physician & clinic template maintenance, expediting clinic flow, obtaining vital signs and preparing exam rooms, processing the accurate completion of all charge capture activities, assisting in the identification and authorization of managed care patients, and all other tasks as delegated by the Center Director.

Key Functions

1. Interpret & coordinate physician's orders to schedule diagnostic tests, procedures, treatments, & physician appointments. Collaborate with clinic management to maintain physician templates to ensure that the waiting times by physician & patient care are kept to a minimum. Will ensure quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis treatment, &other directives from physicians, nurses, and/or administrators.

2. Clearly & accurately convey appointment information to the patients in a timely manner in person, by telephone, or in writing. Provide patients with pertinent information regarding their schedule & the preparations needed for ancillary appointments. Direct patients scheduled for diagnostic tests, treatment or other services using a clear & understandable voice.

3. Manage, monitor, & facilitate completion of the patient scheduling process to ensure optimal efficiency in the clinic operations & resources while maintaining the institution's standards of customer service & quality patient care. Responsible for monitoring expediting clinic flow.

4. Receive multiple telephone calls from internal/external customers, direct calls appropriately in an expedient, courteous & friendly manner. Take accurate & complete messages.

5. Responsible for the security & confidentiality of patient information at all times. Will advise patients/family members of available services & use appropriate customer service skills when interacting with co-workers, patients, & patient family members, internal/external customers.

6. Maintain a highly professional & positive attitude regardless of workload & stress level. Utilize time in an efficient manner by completing duties as prescribed by due states or patient's needs. Demonstrate initiative & seek out additional tasks.

7. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 3 years Relevant work experience. or
• : Additional education may be substituted for required experience on a one-to-one basis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182430
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Rotating, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 40,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 60,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No