Medical Oncology Scheduling Coordinator

Medical Oncology Scheduling CoordinatorThe Comprehensive Oncology Service at Penn Vet is recruiting a nurse coordinator for the Medical Oncology section. This administrative position is responsible for managing the Medical Oncology schedule and is ideally suited for an experienced nurse seeking to leverage their clinical knowledge and expertise in a non-clinical, office-based role. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in an academic or specialty referral hospital environment, with at least three to five years focused on oncology. Serving as a key frontline representative of the Medical Oncology team, this individual must exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and a positive, collaborative approach.Job responsibilities will include:Serving as the primary contact person for scheduling new and recheck appointments for Medical OncologyExtensive email and phone communication with existing clients, potential new clients, and correspondence with referring DVM'sReview and triage new patient appointment requests, utilizing clinical knowledge and established guidelines to ensure appropriate scheduling with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, or Surgical Oncology servicesRequesting records for new patients and uploading to the current hospital softwareAbility to work efficiently across various hospital software applications while maintaining accuracy and attention to detailWorking collaboratively with the other Comprehensive Oncology nurse coordinators for Surgical Oncology and Radiation OncologyBalancing a high volume recheck schedule based on nursing and clinician coverageAssisting with submitting radiology requests for routine rechecks as neededFlexibility to navigate changing hospital policies, procedures, and system enhancements, including the rollout of a new EMR systemQualificationsVeterinary Technician D: CVT and 5-8 years of experienceCVT with minimum 5 years' experience in veterinary medicinePrior veterinary oncology experience preferredStrong medical knowledge baseRequires strong communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skills is essentialAbility to multi-task while paying close attention to detailMust be able to work independentlyJob Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Veterinary MedicinePay Range$25.68 - $35.00 Hourly RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.Equal Opportunity StatementThe University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.