Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Oncology Prior Authorization Specialist - Monday-Friday

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. 

Under the supervision of the Oncology Nurse Supervisor, the Patient Care Coordinator LPN coordinates the referral process for medical and radiation oncology patients and obtains access to antineoplastic drugs from specialty pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies. The Patient Care Coordinator bridges coverage gaps for patients to ensure timely treatment and maximize financial benefit for patients. The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for accurate, timely, and thorough review of referrals, patient advocacy for access to care, and appropriate scheduling and tracking of appointments for patients referred by BCI providers to non-Bassett specialists, clinics and treatment centers. The Patient Care Coordinator provides clinical information to case managers at insurance companies on behalf of the BCI patients to obtain medically necessary treatment and services. The Patient Care Coordinator I also serves as an effective liaison between BCI providers, non-Bassett specialists and clinics, patients, and managed care administrative staff.

• Provides care and coordinates treatment for Cancer Institute patients
• Ensures patient referrals within the Bassett Network and to outside medical service facilities are completed in a timely manner as observed by direct supervisory observation and chart documentation
• Obtains prior authorization for treatment/ therapy plans, and medications to ensure adherence to the prescribed plan of care. Documentation of authorization is completed in the patient record/referral
• Coordinates on time delivery of cancer drugs to patients through, specialty pharmacies, and local pharmacies
• Investigates financial resources for patient assistance including pharmaceutical sponsorship, non-for-profit funding, and patient assistance programs and enlists the assistance of social work and financial counselor’s as necessary
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner
• Maintains current LPN licensure
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required annual training and competency validation
• Practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed

Education:

• Graduation from a Practical Nursing Program, required

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in Nursing, preferred
  • Preferably Oncology Nursing
• Minimum 1 year prior experience with obtaining referrals and accessing patient services, required

License/ Certification:

• Current NYS Nursing Licensure as LPN, required
  • RN License would be accepted
• BLS Certification within 6 months of hire, required

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Build Relationships
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Computer Skills
• Time Management
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Multi-Tasking

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling pushing, reaching, standing, stooping
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
• Constant seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing

Hazards: 

• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
• Occasional radiation/radiant energy

Working Conditions: 

• Occasional odors

Travel:

• No travel required

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:  

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match 
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on the position type and are listed below. Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board. At the discretion of leadership, this program may terminate or be suspended at any time. 

Bonus Amount:

• RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time
• LPN sign on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time

Eligible Employers:

• A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O'Connor Hospital, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services