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Oncology Patient Specialist 3

Inova Health System
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Aug 03, 2026
Inova Schar Cancer Institute is looking for a dedicated Oncology Patient Specialist 3 to join our team. This role will be full-time day shift: Monday- Friday, 8 hours shifts, within office hours 7:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave. The Oncology Patient Specialist 3 provides excellent service by identifying internal/external customer needs and fulfilling customer expectations. Completes assigned activities related to complex Oncology scheduling and services within the Cancer Center while verifying and entering insurance information and authorization/referral requirements. Counsels patients on financial liability by using available financial counseling tools to achieve maximum reimbursement for patient services. Contributes to a safe patient care environment while identifying, analyzing and effectively solving problems. Communicates effectively with various audiences by using the most appropriate methods for the situation. Job Responsibilities Gathers information about customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner. Accepts and provides direct/honest feedback between team members in a non-punishing manner. Anticipates overload and peak work conditions while making plans and identifying resolving resources. Supports scheduling activities by conducting pre-service activities such as insurance verification and submission. Selects the most effective communication method considering the audience, type of message and intended outcome. Responds to daily problems with an appropriate sense of urgency; Delivers an acceptable volume of work with high levels of accuracy. Reports safety hazards/violations and takes appropriate action to protect the environment and guests until help arrives, when/if necessary. Explains insurance benefits and patient liability by using appropriate communication methods and style;. Identifies and communicates payroll authorization and referral requirements. May perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience: 4 years of healthcare patient access experience/ healthcare revenue cycle experience or 4 years of experience in an oncology medical office.