Treatment Coordinator

Astera; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera is seeking a Treatment Coordinator in East Brunswick, NJ to support our oncology practice. You will schedule patient appointments, coordinate with physicians and nursing staff, and help manage chemotherapy education and pre-certifications.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, clerical experience, and willingness to travel to additional office sites. Proficiency with EMR systems (OncoEMR preferred) and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clerical experience required.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and telephone skills.
• Knowledge of EMR systems (OncoEMR preferred).
• Must be willing to travel to office sites for coverage.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all patient appointments and education for visits, labs, injections and chemotherapy.
• Support clinical providers.
• Follow up with billing to ensure timely scheduling of education and start of treatments.
• Ensure pre-certification for scheduled appointments and treatments.
• Maintain communication with supervisor, pharmacy and physicians on approvals.
• Use effective time management to complete assignments on time.
• Greet patients, families and caregivers professionally and answer phones.
• Assist triage nurses and communicate with clinical staff.

Skills

Scheduling

EMR knowledge

Phone etiquette

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OncoEMR

Job description

Why Join Us?

For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they’re supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description:

Our Oncology practice is looking for a Treatment Coordinator for our East Brunswick New Jersey location. Travel to other locations if needed,

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for scheduling all patient appointments and oral teaches for office visits, laboratory, injections and chemotherapy treatments in accordance with scheduling policies and procedures.
• Supports all clinical providers.
• Follows up with billing to ensure the timely scheduling of patient chemotherapy education and the start of all treatments.
• Assures all scheduled appointments and/or treatments have been pre-certified.
• Maintains close communication with supervisor, pharmacy and physicians should medication not be approved or should a delay in approval occur.
• Utilizes effective time management skills to set priorities for all assignments/projects to be completed within required time frames.
• Greets all patients, families and caregivers and answers the telephone in a professional manner.
• Accepts and refers telephone calls for assigned members of the staff and answers/assists triage nurses with phones - communicate with clinical staff.
• Identify if premeds are needed for regimen and bring to attention of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants or RNs.
• Orders and maintains all medical and clerical supplies and equipment. Checks orders upon arrival for completeness. Ensures that supplies are stored properly. Monitors all inventory.
• Practices OSHA safety standards. Maintains Universal Precautions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clerical experience required
• Knowledge of standard office equipment, i.e. computer, fax, copier and telephone skills required
• Knowledge of EMR systems (preferably OncoEMR).
• Must be willing to travel to office sites for coverage.

Pay Range: $20/hr - $30/hr

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

We areproud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off. The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.

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