Oncology Nurse Coordinator
Needham, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Oncology Nurse Coordinator

Role Overview

• Travel assignment for an Oncology Nurse Coordinator in an ambulatory cancer center.
• Schedule: 8:30a-5pm, Monday-Friday.
• Shift: 8H Day.

Required Qualifications

• MA license required at time of submission.
• 2+ years of oncology experience.
• Experience with making VNA/Hospice/DME referrals.
• Experience coordinating referrals to other specialists.
• Experience setting up imaging and IR procedures.
• Experience obtaining authorization for specialty oral chemotherapy drugs.
• Phone triage skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be organized.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably outpatient oncology care coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports medical oncology physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Helps patients navigate their cancer journey.
• Coordinates the start of treatment and evaluation by other specialties.
• Performs telephone triage.
• Handles script renewals.
• Ensures imaging follow-up.
• Provides patient education.
• Coordinates patient care and appointments.
• Supports teaching and symptom management.
• Works closely with the MD/team and patients in the clinic.

Additional Details

• Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly.
• Orientation is weekly, every Monday barring a holiday.
• No locals.
• Travelers who have worked for Beth Israel Lahey Health as perm or per diem within the last six months will not be accepted.