Cancer Programs Coordinator

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

7879 Cancer Programs

The Cancer Programs Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the cancer program, with primary responsibility for Commission on Cancer (COC) accreditation, multidisciplinary tumor board/cancer conference operations, and collaboration with the cancer registry teams. This role serves as a key liaison between physicians, administration and contract workforce to ensure program compliance, data integrity and ongoing program development. Coordinates and implements cancer program projects as well as collaborates with appropriate organizations in the development and coordination of community/staff projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Preferred: Associate’s degree

Experience
Preferred: Oncology experience working directly with physicians and patients.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Fluency in Cnext, MS Office, iKnowMed, Aria, Cerner.
Excellent knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to analyze data.

Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Assists Director and Manager in the operation of the Cancer Registry and Cancer Programs.

Leads all activities related to CoC accreditation, ensuring ongoing compliance with current standards.
Coordinates and documents multidisciplinary tumor board/cancer conference (including case selection, physician engagement and compliance tracking).

Prepares for CoC site visits, accreditation reviews and cancer committee reporting.

Coordinates, facilitates and documents cancer committee meetings and track action items.

Ensures required documentation and program activities meet CoC standards.

Supports development and growth of program initiatives.

Serves as program liaison between hospital and contract workforce for cancer registry oversight.

Coordinates and facilitates cancer support groups.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$21.61 -$32.42

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.