Radiation Oncology Office Coordinator

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Essential Functions

• Performs the Essential Functions of the Radiation Therapy Assistant

as needed (i.e., covering for time off).

• Develops and maintains effective channels of communication within

the department, with other care team members, and other modalities

in the Radiology Department. Collaborates with physicians and other

clinical disciplines regarding individual patient care.

• Performs patient registration, ordering, collecting, preparing and

securing specimens for laboratory analysis as needed.

• Coordinates with other departments as needed.
• Assists with development of marketing materials and marketing plan.

Performs marketing visits with medical offices and providers and

other applicable entities.

• Addresses billing and insurance questions and concerns. Refers to

SBA Business Office as needed. Oversees pre-authorization process,

including checking insurance eligibility via eligibility system or

software.

• Effectively applies policies relative to safety and infection

control.

• Maintains adequate inventory of medical supplies and equipment for

exams, treatment, diagnostic procedures, and maintains accurate

records for use in budgetary and inventory process. Prepares and

stocks examination rooms as needed.

• As applicable, participates in professional activities and attends

educational in-services and committee meetings in order to obtain

new knowledge about care trends as they apply to radiation therapy,

authorization and billing, and patient care/safety. Establishes and

maintains communication with vendors about new supplies and

equipment to improve care and services.

• Performs charge capture for Physician consultation.
• Performs charge capture for Physician consultation.
• Coordinates efforts for treatment charges, billing, and

authorization. Meets regularly with other members of the care team

to review charges, billing, and authorization.

• Maintains awareness of patient\'s financial constraints and provides

resources as needed for those patients.

• Coordinates provision of care with other departments.
• Initiates CPR.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of accepted care standards and practices; radiation safety and

therapy practices desired. Possess skills in analytical thinking,

planning, and organization. Demonstration of the ability to communicate

well with clients and other healthcare professionals.

Experience

Two (2) to three (3) years clinical experience preferred. Case

management/navigation experience OR office management or business office

experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

May require frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and grasping.

Occasionally requires lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs. May also

require pushing and pulling up to 35 lbs. Job requires full range of

body motion, with occasional twisting, climbing, balancing, stooping,

kneeling, crawling, and reaching. Job may require reaching overhead. Job

requires ability to handle and lift clients. Eye-hand coordination, and

finger and manual dexterity are required. Requires corrected hearing and

vision to a normal range. Job requires working under stressful

conditions and/or irregular hours. Some exposure to communicable

diseases, sharps, and hazardous material is anticipated. Job requires

potential exposure to body fluids and radiation. Requires the ability to

distinguish letters and symbols. Use of office equipment such as

telephones, computers, copying machines, and intercom may be required.

Repetitive movements such as writing or typing is required.

Working Conditions

Work is predominately during normal business hours, Monday through

Friday.