Required Skills/Abilities:
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
1. Must be proficient in basic computer skills and utilization of MS Office Suite
2. Attend required meetings and participate in a constructive manner.
3. Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliation.
4. Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA rules and regulations.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff, and the public.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals and technical journals.
2. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
3. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, caregivers, physicians, and staff.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY:
1. Ability to problem solve and clarify necessary steps of logic and reasoning in a professional manner. Intellectual acuity is a necessary qualification.
2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Certifications/Licenses/Education/or Experience in a related field
1. High School Diploma or GED
2. One to three months medical office experience preferred.
3. Proficient in use of EMR (electronic medical record) preferred.
4. When acting as an interpreter, must be proficient in speaking and understanding both spoken English and Spanish, including any necessary specialized vocabulary, medical terminology, and phraseology, and ability to communicate effectively, accurately, and impartially with individuals with limited English proficiency. Interpreter must have passed course in medical interpretation to function as interpreter.
Physical Requirements:
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Surgery Oncology Coordinator at Highlands Oncology. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. The role of a Surgery Oncology Coordinator requires using the telephone, computer and other related instruments or devices while communicating with patients, caregivers, physicians, and staff.
3. While performing the duties of a Surgery Oncology Coordinator at Highlands Oncology, specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include both vision and hearing acuity.
4. Employee will sit for several hours each day but will also need mobility and ability to stand and walk for periods of time.
5. Employees may need to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion. May require working under stressful conditions due to deadlines and time constraints.
Work Environment:
- · The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- · Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
- · Safety Sensitive: In accordance with Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive position wherein the employee performing the job duties under the influence may constitute a threat to health or safety.
