Offer summary

Qualifications:

1 year of experience in a healthcare setting required., Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred., Previous oncology-specific financial navigation or counseling experience preferred., Must possess computer skills necessary for job-specific competencies. .

Key responsabilities:

Perform intake of external patients, including adding new patients to the system.

Assist with external patient treatment authorizations in collaboration with the authorization team.

Monitor the OIG exclusion list and maintain checklists for external patients.

Collaborate with the Shaw Cancer Center care team to ensure smooth patient processes.

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (remote-only positions). Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

About the opportunity:

The Infusion Coordinator I is responsible for external intake and external authorizations, contributing to the seamless operation of our infusion department. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that patients receive timely and efficient care by handling external patient intake, understanding authorization processes, and assisting in maintaining essential checklists.

What you will do:

Perform intake of external patients (oncology and non-oncology patients referred for care by a non-Shaw provider), including adding new patients to the system.
· Assist with external patient treatment authorizations, working in collaboration with the authorization team.
· Monitor the OIG exclusion list and NPI checklists.
· Track and maintain checklists for external patients.
· Collaborate with the Shaw Cancer Center care team to ensure the smooth flow of external patient processes.
· Provide support to the Infusion Coordinator II and Lead, as needed.
· Engage in collaborative efforts with external physician offices to optimize and facilitate the seamless progression of external patient processes and throughput.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

1 year of experience in a healthcare setting required.
Previous oncology-specific financial navigation or financial counseling experience preferred.
Experience working in an oncology setting preferred.

License(s):

Certification(s):

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must be comfortable working with various computer programs, including the Microsoft Office suite.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance