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Scope:

Under direct supervision, responsible for new patient coordination activities that may include account and insurance registration and scheduling of new patients for exams and procedures. Maintains patient records, prepares forms, verifies information, and resolves routine and non-routine problems. Follows standard procedures and pre-established guidelines to complete tasks. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and US Oncology's Shared Values. Responsibilities Serve as a key liaison between referring providers, clinical teams, and new patients to ensure timely, accurate, and compassionate coordination of care. Manage the full continuum of the new patient referral process, ensuring all referrals are processed efficiently and in alignment with departmental standards. Assess patient needs independently to prioritize and triage referrals, ensuring timely access to care based on clinical urgency. Actively follow up with referring providers to obtain missing medical records, diagnostic results, and documentation critical to patient onboarding. Collect and verify patient demographic, insurance, and referral information to ensure a seamless registration and scheduling experience. Accurately create and update patient accounts in the practice management system, maintaining data integrity and readiness for clinical review. Conduct insurance eligibility and benefit investigations to support financial transparency and patient preparedness. Provide patients with clear, compassionate communication regarding appointment logistics, including time, location, directions, and preparation instructions. Facilitate a welcoming onboarding experience by distributing and reviewing new patient paperwork and educational resources. Maintain and adjust physician schedules to ensure new patients are appropriately and efficiently scheduled. Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative teams to accommodate scheduling needs and rescheduling requests without disrupting care continuity. Ensure all patient records are accurately documented and updated in designated systems, supporting informed decision-making across care teams. Review and validate the completeness of medical records during the registration process to support clinical readiness. Escalate complex or time-sensitive issues to the appropriate department or supervisor to ensure timely resolution and patient satisfaction. Uphold all organizational policies, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards, including HIPAA, in every interaction and process. Contribute to a culture of excellence by supporting additional duties as assigned and continuously seeking opportunities to improve the patient experience Other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) years patient access and/or referral management experience in healthcare preferred with progressive responsibility or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge of multiple PMS and EHR platforms preferred. Knowledge of healthcare workflows and referral ...For full information see follow application link. The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.