Oral Oncology Clinical Coordinator - LPN

Company: Cancer Care Associates Of York
Location: York
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Cancer Care Associates of York seeks a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated, compassionate medically integrated dispensary team!Who we are...Cancer Care Associates of York has been an independent, physician-owned practice for over 40 years, serving the York, PA community with comprehensive oncology and hematology care.Check out our website; www.cancercareyork.com.What you will be doing...The Oral Oncology Clinical Coordinator - LPN provides clinical coordination of care for patients on oral therapy under the direction of the Oral Clinical Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS JOB DUTIES: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without accommodation to perform the following duties:1) Assists Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator with handling Oral Navigator referrals.2) Assists with management of incoming oral therapy-related patient calls regarding nursing/medical questions, medication compliance, and follows up accordingly and documenting in the Electronic Medical Record System3) Assists with monitoring and documenting the patients adherence with oral therapy.4) Gathers clinical information with incoming calls and initiates proper communication/follow-up with MD/AP.5) Communicates with outside facilities to coordinate care. (Radiation, skilled nursing facility, hospital)6) Confirms labs, imaging, and follow-up appointments are scheduled appropriately in conjunction with the date the patient started oral therapy.7) Assists Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator or Oral Clinical Manager with any walk-in/ sick patients visits or concerns this may include vital signs, evaluating concern of pt and obtaining blood for lab analysis via venipuncture as directed.8) Reviews assessment of the patients lab work for possible intervention including dose modifications or clinical assessment of symptoms with MD/APP.9) Ensures proper communication with patients and families regarding course of action, care planning as directed by MD/AP.10) Pull all Work queue data and staff incoming messages from EPIC computer system, organizes and triages for proper management.11) Maintains oral therapy education materials by keeping them current and organized and communicates with representatives regarding education materials.12) Prepares and clinically reviews teach materials for intervention, including drug interactions, lab/testing needed, communication with other offices regarding management with diabetes, HTN, etc.13) Collaborates with Medically Intergraded Dispensary (MID) regarding patients coordination of care.14) Maintains regular and punctual attendance.15) Comply with all practice policies and procedures including CCAYs Code of Conduct.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS JOB DUTIES: The following duties are considered secondary to the essential functions listed above:1) Acts as a back-up in MID for medication check.2) Maintains and updates CCAY staff compliance, including training, policies and procedures.3) Performs other duties as assigned by Oral Clinical Manager.GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF LPN PER NURSE PRACTICE ACT PERTAINING TO CCAY1) The LPN may accept a written order for medication and therapeutic treatment from a practitioner authorized by law and facility policy to issue order.2) The LPN may accept an oral order if the oral order is authorized by a physician, advanced practitioner by the facility policy. Oral orders include telephone orders Oral orders must be immediately transcribed to the medical record of the patient. This transcription must include the name of the ordering practitioner, date, time and full signature of the LPN accepting the oral order. The LPN is required to question any order which is perceived as unsafe or contraindicated for the patient or which is not clear. The LPN is to raise the issue with the ordering practitioner first, but if unavailable, a registered nurse should be consulted to assist the LPN.Requirements:What we look for...Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment with good organizational skills.Ability to use discretion & good clinical judgement.Medical teamwork skills & Patient FocusProblem Solving/Analyzing SkillsExcellent customer service and communication skills1 2 years of oncology-related experienceWhat makes you qualified?High School Diploma or equivalentGraduate of Accredited LPN programCurrent License of a Practical Nurse by State Board of Nursing must be maintained.CPR Certification must be current and maintained.What we offer...Generous Paid Time Off & 6 Paid Holidays401(K) & Profit Sharing Plan w/ company contributionAffordable Medical, Dental and vision Plans - eligible 1st of the following month after date of hireLife Insurance Plan - company paidEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Life, Short & Long Term Disability PlansConsistent Day Schedule w/ no weekends, evenings or holidaysby Jobble

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