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Responsible to coordinate intake of patients new to NHCI, to assess patients’clinical needs, determine placement along continuum of cancer care, identify barriers to care, and coordinate referrals to appropriate NHCI providers. Includes scheduling of initial appointments, coordinating collection and transfer of medical records, and facilitation of referrals to additional NHCI clinical and support resources based on barriers/needs identified.
Support and facilitation of services for patients may be provided at any phase of care, from pre-diagnosis through treatment, survivorship or palliative care/end of life, and may be at patient or referring provider request to establish care at NHCI or to obtain a second opinion regarding treatment options.
Requires solid knowledge of general oncology and recent experience in caring for oncology patients. Understanding of cancer diagnosis, staging and treatment is required. Must develop and maintain working knowledge of current geographic overview of NHCI oncology providers by specialty and resources available throughout the NHCI market footprint. Strong customer service skills and an ability to work with providers and all levels of clinic personnel throughout NHCI is essential.
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One of Georgia's largest and most respected health care delivery systems, providing a comprehensive range of medical services including cancer care, maternity services, surgery, and radiology across multiple campuses and outpatient locations.