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Carle Health

Oncology Services Specialist 1

Urbana, IL · On-site

$20.14 - $32.63/hr

Maintains ongoing cancer conference case lists and distributes to attendees in a timely manner. Tracks cancer conference discussion to ensure all required elements are discussed for reporting to ...

Kettering Health Network

Serves as Cancer Conference Coordinator by collecting and communicating tumor board cases for presentation, acting as conference facilitator, tracking and uploading conference data for Commission on ...

Carle Health

Oncology Services Specialist 1

Urbana, IL · On-site

$20.14 - $32.63/hr

Maintains ongoing cancer conference case lists and distributes to attendees in a timely manner. Tracks cancer conference discussion to ensure all required elements are discussed for reporting to ...

Carle Health

Oncology Services Specialist 1

Urbana, IL · On-site +1

$20.14 - $32.63/hr

Tracks cancer conference discussion to ensure all required elements are discussed for reporting to American College of Surgeons.QualificationsCertifications: , Education: , Work Experience:

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How much do cancer conference jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for cancer conference in the United States is $18.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cancer conference?

A Cancer Conference, also known as a tumor board or multidisciplinary team meeting, is a regular meeting where healthcare professionals from various specialties, such as oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, and radiologists, come together to discuss and review cancer cases. The goal of these conferences is to collaboratively develop the best possible treatment plans for individual patients by leveraging the expertise of different specialists. These meetings help ensure that patient care is comprehensive, evidence-based, and tailored to each patient's unique situation.

What are the typical responsibilities of a coordinator for a cancer conference, and how do they interact with medical professionals during event planning?

As a coordinator for a cancer conference, you will be responsible for organizing event logistics, managing schedules, and ensuring seamless communication between speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Close collaboration with oncologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals is essential to curate relevant content and facilitate panel discussions or workshops. You may also oversee abstract submissions, handle registration, and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the conference. This role offers valuable networking opportunities and requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to balance diverse stakeholder needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cancer conference coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cancer Conference Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, project management experience, and a background in healthcare administration or event planning. Familiarity with conference management software, virtual event platforms, and compliance regulations such as HIPAA is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities help in coordinating with medical professionals, speakers, and vendors. These skills ensure seamless event execution, regulatory compliance, and meaningful collaboration among oncology experts.

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Infographic showing various Cancer Conference job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 3% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,378 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Program Coordinator - Ambulatory Quality & Cancer/PCMH Accreditation

Nashville, TN • On-site

Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Job description

This position requires a licensed nurse with demonstrated leadership experience to provide clinical oversight, program coordination, and quality management across ambulatory oncology and specialty services. Cancer experience is preferred.
In addition to cancer program leadership, this role supports ambulatory quality and accreditation initiatives including the NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program and other quality programs impacting primary care, multispecialty, endoscopy, infusion, and specialty services.
The Coordinator partners with operational, clinical, and executive leaders to improve patient outcomes, strengthen compliance, optimize clinic operations, and advance a culture of continuous quality improvement across ambulatory settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Commission on Cancer Program Leadership
Serve as the designated operational lead for the Commission on Cancer program for Nashville General Hospital ambulatory practices.
Coordinate all activities required to achieve, maintain, and enhance CoC accreditation status.
Ensure all program activities, evidence, and documentation comply with CoC standards.
Interpret CoC standards and translate requirements into actionable workplans for clinical and administrative teams.
Prepare for surveys, site visits, mock reviews, annual submissions, and reaccreditation cycles.
Facilitate Cancer Committee and multidisciplinary Cancer Conference meetings, including agendas, minutes, attendance, CME documentation, follow-up actions, and case coordination.
Coordinate with physicians to identify cases for conference presentation and track care recommendations discussed during conferences.
  • Manage all CoC standard data reporting, quality studies, dashboards, and required submissions.
  • Partner with the Cancer Registrar to monitor follow-up metrics, concordance reviews, and required corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with the Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) to implement, track, and report quality initiatives.
  • Coordinate with research staff to support clinical trial screening, enrollment goals, and program compliance metrics.
  • Lead community outreach, survivorship, screening, and prevention activities in collaboration with community partners.
  • Serve as liaison with the American Cancer Society, Tennessee Cancer Coalition, and state cancer registry partners.
  • Maintain ongoing readiness status and serve as subject matter expert for CoC requirements.
NCQA PCMH Program Oversight
  • Coordinate activities supporting NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition for ambulatory primary care practices.
  • Maintain documentation, evidence files, workflows, and policies required for PCMH recognition.
  • Collaborate with practice leadership to improve access, care management, population health, patient experience, and team-based care processes.
  • Monitor PCMH performance measures, readiness timelines, and re-certification milestones.
Ambulatory Quality & Operations Leadership
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives across primary care, multispecialty, oncology, infusion, renal, and endoscopy service lines.
  • Identify operational gaps in clinic flow, patient throughput, scheduling, access, and coordination; implement process improvement plans.
  • Develop and maintain scorecards for quality, patient safety, access, throughput, patient satisfaction, and regulatory performance.
  • Facilitate root cause analyses, workflow redesign, and performance improvement projects.
  • Coordinate Joint Commission readiness activities, mock tracers, surveillance rounds, corrective actions, and staff education.
  • Audit clinical documentation and workflows for Joint Commission and CoC compliance.
  • Develop EMR templates, clinical tools, and documentation standards to support regulatory compliance and efficient operations.
  • Support referral management, continuity of care, prior authorizations, and transitions of care as operationally needed.
  • Review reimbursement denials related to medications or infusion services in collaboration with revenue cycle and pharmacy.
Nursing & Clinical Leadership
  • Provide advanced oncology nursing guidance and clinical leadership for ambulatory oncology services and related specialty programs.
  • Support staff competency validation, orientation, annual skills review, and ongoing professional development.
  • Coordinate education for new therapeutic agents, biologics, and evolving treatment protocols.
  • Train and mentor nursing staff on complex clinical procedures including vascular access care, ostomy care, phlebotomy, infusion therapies, and related ambulatory procedures.
  • Support chemotherapy competency programs, administration standards, handling, and disposal policies in partnership with pharmacy and environmental services.
  • Provide clinical support and staffing coverage during critical shortages or operational disruptions, including nursing and clinic support roles as appropriate.
  • Assist with patient symptom triage, care coordination, prescription refill workflows, and urgent clinical concerns.
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans and transitions across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty settings.
Leadership & Administrative Management
  • Assist with departmental budgeting, staffing plans, productivity monitoring, contracts, and expense management related to cancer program and ambulatory specialty operations.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes consistent with hospital policy.
  • Maintain vendor credentialing, specialty drug program enrollment, REMS compliance activities, and applicable external program requirements.
  • Prepare executive reports, dashboards, presentations, and strategic updates for leadership.
Qualifications/Education
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Tennessee required.
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field preferred.
Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership, program management, quality, or ambulatory operations experience preferred.
  • Oncology or cancer program experience preferred.
  • Experience with Commission on Cancer standards strongly preferred.
  • Experience with NCQA PCMH recognition preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of ambulatory nursing operations, oncology workflows, accreditation, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Expertise in quality improvement methodologies (Lean, PDSA, RCA, Six Sigma).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and drive measurable outcomes.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on CoC program success as the primary responsibility.
Key Performance Expectations
  • Maintain successful Commission on Cancer accreditation and readiness status.
  • Meet all deadlines for CoC reporting, conferences, and committee activities.
  • Sustain or achieve NCQA PCMH recognition goals.
  • Improve ambulatory quality metrics across primary care, multispecialty, oncology, infusion, renal, and endoscopy services.
  • Improve patient access, care coordination, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Education
Degree/Diploma
Program of Study
Required / Preferred
Bachelors
Nursing
Required
Masters
Nursing
Preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time

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