The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks four full-time Patient Care Coordinators in the Bureau of Health Service within World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). Reporting directly to the Cancer Care City Medical Specialist, the successful candidate will be assisting staff in guiding WTC members through all the various complexities of their cancer treatment and follow-up; ensure members are up to date on annual monitoring exams; assist members in accessing and obtaining treatment authorizations; field queries on billing/invoice issues from members and providers; assist and direct cancer surveillance members in their follow-up care; obtain and scan medical documents into the EMR; must have the ability to work closely with all team members to achieve the best possible care available to our patients.

This position in located at:
WTC MEDICAL MONITORING
1688 VICTORY BOULEVARD
STATEN ISLAND}

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

-Experience and knowledge of the healthcare system. -Excellent listening and communication skills. -Passion for proper care and well-being of patients. -Proficient in the use of computers.

55A: NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.