Oncology Access RN

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Description Job Summary The Oncology Access Nurse is a disease group specific expert who provides clinical review of cancer referrals to promptly assist with scheduling of patients. Ensures all necessary medical records are available in order to facilitate a timely and comprehensive consult visit. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Synthesis of new patient medical records in order to confirm appropriate scheduling of provider visits, 2. Facilitates receipt of additional records as needed, 3. Provides real time support to specialty referral coordinators to assist with scheduling, 4. Acts as primary clinical contact for patients with questions ahead of consult visit, 5. Addresses real or perceived barriers to care identified during initial phone consult, 6. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team, 7. Provides additional resource referral as needed, and 8. Confirms visit readiness. Qualifications: Minimum required: Education - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree in Nursing Experience - Preferred experience: 3 years within oncology, with at least 1 year in assigned disease group. Licensure - Valid, unencumbered nursing license or temporary permit a...