Date Posted:

2025-01-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Florida - Remote

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence.  With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network.  Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.  We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Work Location:Must be available to work Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME ZONE

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Summary:

The Supportive Care Specialist will act as a link between patients and care providers to facilitate clinical and supportive care services.

Performs required administrative tasks daily to include (but not limited to) scheduling and/or confirming upcoming visits. Responds to company emails and calls for Supportive/Palliative Care, Behavioral Health, Genetics and Nutritional Services.

Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.  Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures. 

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Navigates and utilizes EMR, MS Outlook, SharePoint and instant messaging toolUtilizes EMR to run reports, complete activities, and communicate results appropriatelySchedules and reschedules appointments, places orders, and communicates per physician preferenceUtilizes approved documentation and internal/external communication standardsProfessionally answers all incoming phone calls in a timely manner, quickly assessing reason for call and transferring to the appropriate teamEnsures accurate and timely documentationFollows defined workflow while escalating caller complaints to Supervisor/ManagerComplies with CMS regulations and follows Care Management Standard Operating ProceduresCommunicates with office staff, Physicians, and patients as deemed necessaryAssists with patient forms and non-clinical requests within scope of practiceAdditional tasks as needed to support team including mail activitiesMaintains Standard Operating Procedures of Compliance ensuring requirements are communicated and managed according to accreditation standards, HIPAA, local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:High School diploma or equivalentValid state Driver’s License. Compliance with FCS Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in the healthcare field or clinic setting Oncology knowledge preferredPrevious customer service experience requiredData entry with experience in medical terminology preferredProficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook required

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:

Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgmentDeveloped interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener and effectively provides balanced feedback.Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.  Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration, and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician, and community relations.Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites. 

VALUES:Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we doAccountability – Taking responsibility for our actionsCommitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every actionTeam – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.  Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.  Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.