DIRECTOR OF ONCOLOGY - FULL TIME

Description

SUMMARY
Under administrative direction, directs the business, strategic, and operational activities of Oncology, including medical oncology, chemotherapy/infusion services, and Radiation Oncology. Oversees clinical service delivery, staffing, internal management systems, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, technology initiatives, and departmental policies. Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets, evaluates financial and clinical performance, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, safe, patient-centered cancer care.

Essential Functions
Directs services and activities of Oncology, including medical oncology, chemotherapy/infusion services, and Radiation Oncology. Participates in strategic planning; coordinates departmental business activities, patient access, scheduling, care delivery workflows, and initiatives to improve operational efficiency, service quality, and the patient experience.

Monitors oncology billing, coding, documentation, and charge capture, including chemotherapy administration, oncology medications, and radiation treatment services, to support accurate reimbursement and revenue integrity. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental compliance plans in collaboration with appropriate clinical and administrative leaders.

Oversees financial reporting and accounting processes for assigned oncology services and profit centers. Reviews clinical revenue, expenses, productivity, and service-line performance. Prepares and monitors capital and operating budgets, including high-cost medications, infusion resources, radiation oncology equipment, and related operational needs.

Oversees departmental technology, information systems, and equipment initiatives supporting oncology treatment planning, chemotherapy/infusion operations, documentation, scheduling, and Radiation Oncology services, in coordination with clinical and technical specialists.

Directs daily operations of Oncology services to provide high-quality support to patients and physicians. Oversees administrative personnel functions, staffing resources, workflow coordination, and service continuity across medical oncology,

chemotherapy/infusion, and Radiation Oncology.

Remains current in oncology operations and relevant local, state, and national requirements and professional developments. Identifies and pursues appropriate service improvements and business initiatives; monitors financial and operational performance and implements corrective strategies as needed.

Promotes and enforces Clinic and departmental policies, professional standards, and accountability. Collaborates with oncologists, radiation oncologists, nursing leadership, radiation therapy personnel, pharmacy, Finance, Purchasing, Patient Financial Services, and other departments to support coordinated care and effective operations.

Oversees operational processes for chemotherapy and infusion services, including medication procurement, inventory controls, drug utilization, and coordination with pharmacy and clinical leadership regarding safe handling, administration workflows, and resource availability.

Reviews oncology drug margins, purchasing trends, inventory reconciliation, and financial performance in collaboration with Purchasing, Finance, Patient Financial Services, and Contracting. Supports accurate tracking of high-cost medications and appropriate charge capture.

Provides administrative oversight of Radiation Oncology operations, including treatment scheduling, equipment and technology planning, staffing coordination, patient throughput, and operational support for physician-directed radiation treatment services.

Collaborates with licensed clinical leaders and appropriate specialists to support applicable chemotherapy safety practices, radiation safety requirements, quality assurance activities, accreditation standards, and timely escalation of patient-care or equipment concerns.

Coordinates interdisciplinary improvement initiatives and supports Cancer Registry reporting and applicable state reporting obligations, where assigned.

Accepts and performs any other duties as assigned by administration.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Health Care, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field, or 10 years of progressive experience managing physician practices and outpatient clinical operations. Minimum of five years of supervisory/management experience with ambulatory clinical teams. Experience overseeing oncology operations, chemotherapy/infusion services, and/or Radiation Oncology is required. Must work effectively with physicians, administration, and team members at all levels. Excellent communication, leadership, financial management, and negotiation skills.

Preferred: Active Registered Nurse license; master’s degree in a health care-related field; prior director-level experience in an oncology or cancer care