Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities at Florida Oncology Associates
If you are a clinical professional seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the field of medical oncology and hematology, or if you are interested in a position within the healthcare field, Florida Oncology Associates, the largest oncology organization in the region, may be the career choice for you.

With ten community cancer centers in Northeast Florida, we have many convenient locations requiring individuals with a variety of skills. We offer an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance and a 401 k plan. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Should you meet the requirements of one of the positions offered, please fill out the online application and make sure to indicate the position you would like to apply for.  Please be prepared to answer questions in regards to your educational and employment history, professional licenses and/or certifications, criminal activity, and contact information for up to three references.

Currently, the following career positions are being offered at Florida Oncology Associates:

 

Histology Lab Technician

Date Posted
November 15, 2011
Location
Central Business Office
Description

Job Description:

The Histology Lab Technician should be ASCP certified and must possess the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the technical aspects of histology which include, but are not limited to section cutting, embedding, frozen section, special staining.

Qualifications:

Prepare specimens for diagnosis
Orientate and embed tissue correctly
Microtome skills
Performs established staining procedures
Slides are correctly labeled and initialed with information accurately transformed to slides
Performs QC/QA documentation as required by current departmental practices.
Performs frozen section technique within the recommended time
Regularly performs microscopic evaluation of own routine and special procedures.
Demonstrates, by correct test performance, a complete understanding of all routine and special procedures in current use.
Able to operate all the equipment in the department.
Assists in sending out cases, filing blocks and slides.

Certificates, License, Registrations:

You must be a certified (ASCP or equivalent) Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histology Technician or equivalent. You must possess knowledge of sterile techniques, Gram stain procedures, routine bacteriology, virology and urinalysis testing. Microbiology Laboratory experience is desired.
Florida License in Histology or Clinical Laboratory License

Education/Experience
High School diploma or GED HT (ASCP) or equivalent experience and training
Compensation/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Medical Asst

Date Posted
January 30, 2012
Location
North Florida Hematology & Oncology
St. Augustine Cancer Center
Description

Job Description:

Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a medical environment that may include medical oncology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, BMT or gynecologic oncology.  Maintains efficient patient flow, assists with patient care, i.e. exams, procedures and patient education.  Performs miscellaneous clinic support tasks including filing, answering phones and maintaining physician’s schedule.  Support and adheres to the Integrated Community Oncology Network Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Qualifications:

Phlebotomy experience
Scanning
Rooming patients
EMR experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current CPR certification required. 
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Education/Experience
High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred. Require 1-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Compensation/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Apply Online

New Patient Coordinator

Date Posted
December 07, 2011
Location
St. Augustine Cancer Center
Description

Job Description:            

Under direct supervision, schedules all new patient appointments and test in an efficient and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between patient and medical staff.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of medical billing practices. Knowledge of insurance agency operation procedures and policies. Knowledge of drug and supplies utilized. Knowledge of ICD-9 coding.
Obtains demographic and insurance information on all new patients. Obtains copy of patient’s insurance cards and current driver’s license for file.
Registers all new patients into the system. Prepares and organizes new patient charts.
Confirms patient insurance verification and eligibility on all new patients. Obtains pre-authorization of services and/or referrals. Assess patient financial requirements and advises patients and families on insurance benefits, co pays and financial obligations.
Resolves patient questions and complaints regarding insurance billing and adjusts account as necessary.

Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of one (1) year office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
Compensation/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Research Administration Asst

Date Posted
November 17, 2000
Location
Central Business Office
Description

Job Description:

Under general supervision, tracks a variety of information for all patients who are registered on approved clinical treatment protocols. Manages the reporting of data to sponsor other appropriate bodies. Maintains all research protocol data and compliances reporting. Performs all data management functions of the department.

Qualifications:

Schedule PSSVs/SQVs and SIVs for department
Compare contracts to templates for language markup to Manager
Compare budgets to templates for markup to Manager
Track received payments for research studies (Clinical conductor/Excel)
Invoice sponsors for payments for research studies
Track payments due on a monthly basis for invoicing or expected revenue for automatic payment studies
Audits for close out visits to confirm payments and final invoices due to sponsors
Filing documents for pharmacy and financial components of research studies
Assist with pharmacy orders and shipment of IP to clinic locations
Assist with pharmacy IP accountability and ordering/Management of pharmacy inventory files
Management of Clinical Conductor

Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s degree preferred). Minimum of three (3) years clinical research or medical related experience. Oncology experience preferred.
Compensation/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Managed Care Data Analyst

Date Posted
January 19, 2012
Location
Central Business Office
Description
Currently  seeking individual with a degree in Finance or Accounting related field. Must have knowledge of medical insurance carriers. Must have experience in  excel and  Microsoft Word.  Must have excellent organization skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to multi task .  Must be able to manage projects from  different directors and be able to filter and prioritize projects  appropriately.  Must be  a self starter and be able to function independently throughout the course of a project. 
Education/Experience
Finance and Accounting required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
Compensation/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Authorization Specialist

Date Posted
January 26, 2012
Location
Central Business Office
Description

 

Job Description:

Under direct supervision: responsible for obtaining, tracking and entering drug/chemotherapy authorizations in PM and EMR system

Qualifications:

2 + yrs Drug Authorizations exp.
2 + yrs Verification of Ins. benefits exp
Oncology experience
EMR experience
Computer literate: Word, Excel, Outlook
Excellent Oral and written communication skills

Education/Experience
High school graduate or equivalent required. Minimum 2 years experience in a medical business office setting.
Compensation/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Receptionist

Date Posted
February 02, 2012
Location
Orange Park Cancer Center
Description

Job Description:
Under direct supervision is responsible for greeting patients and visitors into the clinic in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.  Insures all appropriate forms are complete, accurate and signed according to company guidelines.  Serves as a liaison between patient and medical staff

Qualifications:
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic and numeric systems.
Ability to deal courteously with patients, co-workers and insurance personnel.
Ability to operate a telephone system and utilize appropriate telephone etiquette.
General knowledge of standard office equipment such as computers, fax machine, photo copier.
General knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.  Ability to hear sounds concisely.

Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one (1) year office experience, preferably in a medical setting.
Compensation/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Phlebotomist

Date Posted
February 02, 2012
Location
Southside Cancer Center
Description

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision, perform a variety of venipuncture techniques and collects blood specimens from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The Phlebotomist reports to the Lab Coordinator and maintains a cooperative working relationship with patients, patients' families, medical staff, and interdepartmental personnel.

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of recent, directly related experience to include 3 months practicum gained in a clinical, hospital, or laboratory setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Phlebotomy Certificate, MLT (ASCP) Certificate, or MA/LPN/RN Licensure appropriate to state in which employed.

Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Compensation/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Apply Online