Registered Nurse, Outpatient Oncology Access Nurse, Baptist MD Anderson

Ensures Oncology Access Nurse accurately utilizes medical acceptance criteria and disease specific algorithms to screen and schedule appointments for new patients in a way to ensure optimal efficiency in clinic operations. Continues to maintain disease specific scheduling algorithms and pathways for patient access in coordination with disease specific navigators and teams Acts as direct contact for outside physicians and Baptist MD Anderson Business development team to expedite access into the cancer center. Medical Records Collaborates with new patient medical record specialists on medical record collection for new patients. Provides review and direction of incomplete records and necessitates with team access to these records for complete patient visit. Collaboration with Nurse Navigation, supportive services and clinical departments (physicians, RNs) Collaborates communication with nurse navigators for appropriate assessment and direction of patient and identification of supportive resources needed prior to first visit Collaborates with department physicians and managers to improve access to clinic appointments and multidisciplinary scheduling Works with clinical departments on updating scheduling algorithms and pathways Collaboration with ONPAC/ PAS Leadership Collaborates with ONPAC/ PAS Leadership to assist in improving outcomes, as well as, development of educational plans based on audits/reviews Clinical Education Provide ongoing education to Oncology New Patient Access Schedulers regarding scheduling algorithms Oral and Written Communication Uses excellent oral communication and listening skills to communicate with patient access staff, patients, BMDA physicians and center staff regarding obstacles to access or medical records. Responds to voicemail and messages within one business day and answers phone calls in a timely manner (within 3 rings). Completely and accurately documents actions. Other duties as assigned Access Nurse Experience 3 -5 Years of Nursing Experience Education & Credential Requirements Registered Nurse (RN) - State Nursing Boards Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Associate of Science in Nursing If you would like to join a highly recognized and awarded team, at a Magnet designated hospital, apply today! Primary Location: Downtown - Hill Breast Center Show more Show less