Coordinator, Radiation Oncology at RWJBarnabas Health – New Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Title: Coordinator

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000234166

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.50 - $27.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

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.

Job Overview:
To facilitate the scheduling, reception and registration process for patients in the Radiation Oncology Department. Coordinate and maintain an efficient office operation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two (2) years experience in a medical office or hospital setting

Scheduling Requirements

• Working Shift: Monday – Friday
• Day Shift:
• Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

• Obtains required medical information and schedules consultation and follow up appointments
• Ascertains the need for pre certifications/pre authorization and referrals for treatment and follows up appropriately
• Receives the patients and verifies insurance and referral information
• Registers the patient into the PATKOM AND ARIA applications
• Obtains all relevant information from patient and all records from referring physician and uploads documents in the EMR
• Requests and receives medical reports of prior studies and files/logs them accordingly
• Makes arrangements for patient pick up of medical records and follows departmental procedure regarding their release abiding by HIPPA laws
• Faxes reports to other physicians and /or facilities as requested
• Responsible for checking in patients into ARIA and validating parking
• Respond to all incoming calls and triage as necessary
• Performs all duties in a friendly and courteous manner offering assistance to physicians, patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Extends courtesy and consideration to others in all interpersonal Relationships, including telephone contacts
• Demonstrates the ability to respond to instruction from peers or superiors in order to complete department tasks
• Demonstrates the ability to determine the proper time to discuss differences in work strategy
• Performs other departmental duties as prescribed by supervisory personnel
• Works overtime when needed
• Assists in the performances of non-technical tasks Within the department
• Performs other duties as needed

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.