Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow up care post stem cell rescue. Key Responsibilities (Prepares and administers therapies under the direction) Manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following rescue

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to) Greets patients and visitors to the clinic in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Checks in patients and informs clinical staff of patient arrival. Provides and explains paperwork for the patient to complete prior to examination. Collects, proofs for completeness, and files patient forms. Up

Prior to a patient receiving treatment; obtains insurance coverage information and demographics; educates patient on insurance coverage, benefits, co pays, deductibles, and out of pocket expenses. Assesses patients' ability to meet expenses and discusses payment arrangements. May educate patients on financial assistance programs as well as identify sources and provide ass

In your job, you will have the ability to make a difference in a patient's journey by Perform diagnostic PET imaging procedures and related functions to include injection of radio pharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, the administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction and filming of images, network image transfers, and archiving of image

Meets with patients and their families for psychosocial needs assessment and examines social support, appropriate community resources, and coping mechanisms. Documents all communication accurately and appropriately. Provides psychological support to patients and families. Provides support to clinic patients and their families during hospitalizations. Provides follow up co

Provides genetic counseling to individuals with a family history of cancer, including information pertaining to risk factors, genetic concepts and inheritance. Collects medical and family history from patients from a variety of sources including personal interviews, telephone screenings, medical records review and conferring with clinicians. Develops detailed computerized

Performs audits of patient accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payment. Reviews account agings on a monthly basis and reports inconsistencies; corrects errors as appropriate. Contacts patients regarding delinquent accounts and arranges mutually acceptable payment schedules. Follows up on insurance billing to ensure timely receipt of payments. Demonstrates the ability t

Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate. Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes. Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures. Prepares and stocks exam/treatment r

Independently creates radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities. Interprets and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities. Performs or assists in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices. Performs or assists in the plann

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients. Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation. Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with infor

Scheduling for both internal and external appointments for patients by phone Documenting and Communicating all details of each appointment with the patient Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff Manage the scheduling queues Answer incoming scheduling calls May float to different locations to assist with staffing needs Other duties as requested and assigned

Scheduling Experience a must. Greets patients and visitors to the clinic in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Checks in patients and informs clinical staff of patient arrival. Provides and explains paperwork for the patient to complete prior to examination. Collects, proofs for completeness, and files patient forms. Updates demographics and insurance informatio

Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities, demonstrating strong attention to detail. Identify and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities. Identify the need to create compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam modifying devices. Perform patient specific quality assurance

Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist. Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students. Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting

Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience. Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure. Prepares for, organizes and leads the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner. Performs assessm