Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Clinic Coordinator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Newton, Massachusetts, us, 02458
This position is 100% on-site Monday through Friday 9:30am-6pm and is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus!Reporting to the Practice Manager, this mission critical position is responsible for administrative tasks that occur on a clinic floor including; scheduling appointments in accordance with the scheduling guidelines; liaising among patients/families/providers/leadership; utilizing institutional and technical knowledge to properly triage patient and provider requests. Enjoys working in a busy clinic setting, offering exemplary customer service, and managing complex high-volume scheduling tasks while balancing multiple real- time priorities.Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.Clinic Coordinator I:Reporting to the Practice Manager and working under the guidance of the Lead Clinic Coordinator , this mission critical position is responsible for the following:
Appointment Scheduling:Accurately schedules complex appointment sets across disciplines for oncology patients in accordance with scheduling guidelinesMonitors scheduling reports to ensure accuracy in patient scheduling and to ensure optimization of resource utilizationMaintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI)Possesses strategic thinking skills, the ability to learn rapidly, multi-task, and adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment.Participates in training new team members as requestedPatient Experience:Delivers outstanding customer service to internal and external customersTimely, accurately and curiously? responds to the needs of internal and external customersAbility to deescalate patient grievances, maintain customer service standards, and involve floor leadership as necessaryCommunication and Collaboration:Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate across leadership levels and with varying audiencesSynthesizes and communicates complex information in patient friendly termsObtains detailed scheduling information face-to-face, by telephone, or electronically while performing check-in and check-out functions - i.e. triaging phone calls, double identifying patients, printing appropriate paperwork, coordinating complex schedules; acquiring and entering verbal ordersWorks effectively as a member of the team and across functional teamsFosters a sense of shared responsibility among the teamEmergency Response:Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating proceduresRegulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement:Compliance with DFCI policies and proceduresUnderstanding their role and responsibility in obtaining successful Joint Commission accreditationHIPPA regulation complianceCompletion of assigned AEU and Health Stream competenciesExecutes registration related processes including: Partners Patient Gateway Enrollment, MASS HiWay, Medicare Secondary Patient Questionnaire (MSPQ), Massachusetts Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST), and Release of Patient Information.Actively participates and provides constructive feedback on quality improvement projectsInformation Technology:Maintains a level of competency in all systems including: Epic, Real Time Locating System (RTLS), OutlookActively engaged in system upgrades and effected operational changesDistribution, maintenance, after-use cleaning, and technical troubleshooting issues of patient-use iPadsClinic Coordinator I and II:Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience working in a customer service setting preferred. Proficiency in technology and complex computer systems required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of computers and technologyExcellent customer serviceAbility to function as an integral member of the teamStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-taskStrong problem solving and critical thinking skillsDemonstrated flexibility and ability to take on additional responsibilities as situations requireAbility to adapt to ever-changing environmentAt Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.EEOC Poster
Appointment Scheduling:Accurately schedules complex appointment sets across disciplines for oncology patients in accordance with scheduling guidelinesMonitors scheduling reports to ensure accuracy in patient scheduling and to ensure optimization of resource utilizationMaintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI)Possesses strategic thinking skills, the ability to learn rapidly, multi-task, and adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment.Participates in training new team members as requestedPatient Experience:Delivers outstanding customer service to internal and external customersTimely, accurately and curiously? responds to the needs of internal and external customersAbility to deescalate patient grievances, maintain customer service standards, and involve floor leadership as necessaryCommunication and Collaboration:Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate across leadership levels and with varying audiencesSynthesizes and communicates complex information in patient friendly termsObtains detailed scheduling information face-to-face, by telephone, or electronically while performing check-in and check-out functions - i.e. triaging phone calls, double identifying patients, printing appropriate paperwork, coordinating complex schedules; acquiring and entering verbal ordersWorks effectively as a member of the team and across functional teamsFosters a sense of shared responsibility among the teamEmergency Response:Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating proceduresRegulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement:Compliance with DFCI policies and proceduresUnderstanding their role and responsibility in obtaining successful Joint Commission accreditationHIPPA regulation complianceCompletion of assigned AEU and Health Stream competenciesExecutes registration related processes including: Partners Patient Gateway Enrollment, MASS HiWay, Medicare Secondary Patient Questionnaire (MSPQ), Massachusetts Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST), and Release of Patient Information.Actively participates and provides constructive feedback on quality improvement projectsInformation Technology:Maintains a level of competency in all systems including: Epic, Real Time Locating System (RTLS), OutlookActively engaged in system upgrades and effected operational changesDistribution, maintenance, after-use cleaning, and technical troubleshooting issues of patient-use iPadsClinic Coordinator I and II:Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience working in a customer service setting preferred. Proficiency in technology and complex computer systems required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of computers and technologyExcellent customer serviceAbility to function as an integral member of the teamStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-taskStrong problem solving and critical thinking skillsDemonstrated flexibility and ability to take on additional responsibilities as situations requireAbility to adapt to ever-changing environmentAt Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.EEOC Poster