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Position Purpose

Responsible for oversight of the oncology schedulers ensuring appropriate staffing coordination and implementation of oncology appointments. Assists in the identification reporting and resolution of any issues stemming from scheduling requests. Acts as a working lead assisting to schedule oncology appointments for established patients. Coordinates radiology studies internal/external referral appointments as requested by providers nurses and other patient care team members.

What you will do

• Oversee and lead Oncology Schedulers on a daily basis

• Lead efforts to ensure staff are oriented properly trained onboarded and regularly evaluated on competencies and quality of work

• Assist leadership with the completion of staff performance evaluations

• Keep leadership apprised of any issues or concerns on a daily basis

• Lead oversight of event reports and near-misses within scheduling with leadership team

• Create schedules and cross-covers where needed

• Responsible for scheduling cancer treatment appointments according to chair time utilization accommodating patients in multiple locations

• Work with Medical Secretaries and providers to accommodate patients for their cancer treatments

Minimum Qualifications

• Work requires the knowledge normally acquired through achieving a High School diploma or GED

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years experience in a healthcare environment preferably in an oncology environment with knowledge of patient population and types of services rendered.

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of oncology surgical radiology or other complex scheduling experience.

• Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology required. Requires a good understanding of surgical procedures.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hr M-F

• Excellent benefits starting day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive people-centered compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.