ONCOLOGY SCHEDULER - LPN/MA in Lakeland, Florida at WATSON CLINIC LLP

Essential Functions

Schedules all chemotherapy, injections, labs, scans, biopsies, education, financial counselor, bone marrow, physician appointments according to written orders. Adheres to all scheduling protocol guidelines.

Enters all lab and diagnostic test in diagnostic test tracking template and labs in soft lab according to written orders.

Enter referrals/precepts timely and consult request.

Accepts responsibility for reading and referencing new policies and procedures. (i.e. clinical services news letter, staff meetings).

Provides patient and family pre-test instructions as directed by physician.

Utilizes good standards for phone etiquette. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lobby where patients approach desk. May have to walk to copies, fax, physician boxes, and offices

Must be able to comprehend and comply with complex insurance requirements. Critical thinking skills, must be aware of scheduling protocols, insurance plans, must be able to multi-task. Good hearing and vision to utilize computer and phone system. Must be able to remain in a stationery position 50% of the time and work at a computer.

Required Education and Experience
LPN- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and possesses an active Florida State licensure Experience in Medical Oncology. CPR Certification.

MA- High school diploma or GED. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years. Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.