Job Title
Nurse Coordinator - Oncology
Location
Needham, MA | Outpatient / Ambulatory Oncology
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Help patients navigate their cancer journey, coordinating the start of treatment and evaluation by other specialties
- Perform telephone triage and provide symptom management support to oncology patients
- Coordinate referrals to specialists, set up imaging and interventional radiology procedures, and make VNA/Hospice/DME referrals
- Obtain authorization for specialty oral chemotherapy drugs and tee up prescription renewals
- Ensure appropriate imaging follow-up and provide patient education throughout the care continuum
- Work closely with medical oncology physicians and nurse practitioners to optimize the overall patient experience
Required Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts RN License required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience required
- Experience with telephone triage and strong phone communication skills
- Experience coordinating VNA/Hospice/DME referrals and specialist referrals
- Experience obtaining authorization for specialty oral chemotherapy drugs
- Must not have worked at this facility as permanent staff or per diem within the last six months
- Must live outside the local area — no local candidates will be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Outpatient oncology care coordination experience strongly preferred
- Hematology/Oncology (HemOnc) background working alongside physician teams
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple patient care tasks simultaneously
Why Join Us
- Join a collaborative and supportive oncology team in a well-established ambulatory cancer center setting
- Enjoy convenient on-site amenities including free parking and a complimentary shuttle service