Advanced Practice Provider

Carolina Oncology Specialists has been providing compassionate, patient-centered care since 1983, delivering high-quality oncology and hematology services tailored to each individual's needs. Patients benefit from the convenience of receiving chemotherapy treatments in our clinics, along with expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of blood disorders.

We are seeking talented, compassionate, and highly motivated individuals who are passionate about making a difference. At Carolina Oncology Specialists, you'll have the opportunity to support the meaningful work of community oncology while helping provide exceptional care and hope to the patients and families we serve. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence, collaboration, and improving lives every day.

Position Name:
Advanced Practice Provider

Reports to:

APP Manager

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Department: CL Oncology

Location:

Carolina Oncology Specialist Hickory, NC

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive hematology and oncology care in both outpatient and inpatient settings under the supervision and collaboration of the attending physician. The APP is responsible for patient assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, documentation, medication management, inpatient rounding, and clinical support activities while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, licensure, and organizational requirements.

• Delivers patient care in a compassionate, professional, and patient-centered manner.
• Performs comprehensive patient evaluations, including obtaining medical histories, conducting physical examinations, assisting in treatment plan development, and providing patient education.
• Works patients up efficiently on the appropriate provider schedule by:
  • Obtaining preliminary patient information and medical history.
  • Performing physical examinations.
  • Assisting with treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
  • Entering orders in Ankhos.
  • Reviewing, signing, completing, and confirming orders and results.
  • Communicating treatment plans to appropriate departments.
  • Educating patients and caregivers.
  • Ensuring documentation supports services rendered and associated charges.
  • Ensuring accurate coding and charge capture.
  • Completing patient encounter dictations within 48 hours.
• Manages daily treatment room operations, including:
  • Managing window charts.
  • Evaluating and managing work-in appointments.
  • Assessing patients requiring transfusion support.
  • Reviewing and signing EMR encounters and "gone" charts after appropriate review.
  • Reviewing, signing, and addressing incoming charts.
  • Assisting nursing staff with infusion-related issues, infusion reactions, clinical questions, and triage concerns.
  • Monitors assigned tasks within Ankhos to ensure timely completion and follow-up.
  • Assists physician providers and fellow Advanced Practice Providers with workload management to promote efficient patient care and clinic operations.
  • Documents patient information accurately, concisely, and chronologically using absolute dates.
  • Ensures all applicable charges are submitted daily.
  • Communicates effectively with ancillary departments, including nursing, laboratory, and scheduling teams, to improve patient flow and minimize wait times.
• Provides inpatient coverage at designated facilities as assigned, including:
  • Evaluating and managing inpatient rounding patients.
  • Initiating and coordinating inpatient consults.
  • Evaluating, documenting, and entering orders for consult patients.
  • Ensuring continuity of care for absent physicians.
  • Assisting with inpatient documentation and charge capture.
  • Documenting critical inpatient information in Ankhos to support continuity of care.
• Serves as a Sub-Investigator for clinical trials and fulfills all applicable research requirements.
• Prescribes medications in accordance with North Carolina Medical Board, North Carolina Board of Nursing, and DEA regulations.
• Prescribes and manages chemotherapy under the supervision of the attending or designated supervising physician.
• Participates in rotating after-hours call coverage, including management of admissions, consults, patient concerns, and required documentation.
• Works rotating schedules with physician providers as assigned.
• Maintains competence in all applicable clinical and office information systems.
• Adheres to established quality assurance, infection prevention, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and…