Role Description
MaxHealth is looking to hire a full-time Oncology Care Coordinator who will serve as a central point of contact for patients, families, primary care providers, oncologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. This role is responsible for coordinating oncology-related referrals, facilitating timely access to care, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring effective communication among all members of the care team.
This is a remote position but candidates must reside in Florida and have an active Florida Nurse Practitioner license to be considered for this position. Salary to align with experience.
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Monitor and manage oncology, biopsy, and surgical referrals received from PCP offices.
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Review and appropriately direct oncology referrals to the appropriate oncologist based on the patient's diagnosis, clinical needs, and physician availability.
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Coordinate appointments and care between the patient, PCP, oncology office, surgeons, and other healthcare providers.
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Coordinate biopsy and surgical appointments and ensure that required medical records, imaging, pathology reports, and other clinical information are available to the appropriate providers.
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Review referrals, imaging reports and historical reports ordered by PCPs or specialists to determine whether an oncology consultation or additional evaluation is indicated.
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Work closely with the oncology care team, oncologists, primary care, specialists and other clinical leaders to evaluate cases to determine appropriate care pathway.
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Serve as a consistent point of contact and patient advocate throughout the referral and care coordination process.
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Monitor patient progress and maintain communication with the referring provider regarding the patient's status, appointments, and ongoing care needs.
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Follow up with patients to ensure they are attending scheduled appointments and completing recommended testing, biopsies, consultations, and treatments.
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Conduct follow-up calls with patients to identify concerns, changes in condition, barriers to care, or social needs, and communicate relevant information to the appropriate physician or healthcare provider.
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Identify and address barriers that may delay or prevent patients from receiving timely oncology care, including scheduling, communication, and coordination issues.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation of referrals, patient communications, appointments, follow-ups, and care coordination activities.
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Track multiple patient cases simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care.
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Coordinate care through interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, PCP offices, surgeons, imaging centers, and other healthcare providers.
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Facilitate communication among members of the care team to promote efficient care coordination and optimal patient outcomes.
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Provide compassionate, professional, and patient-centered service throughout the patient's care journey.
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Assist with community outreach efforts.
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Develop and adhere to quality of care metrics.
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Perform other duties related to oncology care coordination as assigned.
Qualifications
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Active Florida Nurse Practitioner license.
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Experience in oncology care coordination preferred.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Requirements
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Must reside in Florida.
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Ability to work remotely.
Benefits
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Competitive salary aligned with experience.
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Supportive team-based, integrated care model.
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Opportunities for leadership and continuous improvement.
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Work-life balance with predictable weekday schedules.
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Voluntary after-hours call with additional compensation.
Company Description
MaxHealth is dedicated to simplifying healthcare so providers can focus on what matters most: caring for patients. Founded in 2015, MaxHealth is a leading, value-based primary care platform delivering high-quality, integrated care to adults and seniors throughout Florida.
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Providers care for a large and growing population of Medicare and exchange-based patients across more than 50 clinics in central and southern Florida.
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Providers practice within a team-based, integrated care model designed to reduce administrative burden and improve both patient outcomes and provider satisfaction.
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Providers are supported by Integrated Care Teams and clinical resources that streamline workflows, enhance care coordination, and allow providers to spend more meaningful time with their patients.
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Providers joining MaxHealth are thoughtfully onboarded through an in-depth training and orientation process.
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Our structure supports continuity of care, proactive population health management, and a strong focus on prevention and chronic disease management.
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We recognize the importance of work-life balance in sustaining a long and fulfilling medical career.
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MaxHealth partners with like-minded independent providers, offering the benefits of a larger clinical platform while preserving provider autonomy and patient-centered care.
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Our values guide our practice of medicine: customer-centered, compassionate, results-driven, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable.
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Our mission is to deliver quality care, a simplified experience, and happinessβone patient at a time.