Patient Navigator

Overview

02226 Maria Parham Health Patient Navigator

JOB SUMMARY

The oncology patient navigator functions on a multidisciplinary team providing coordination services for those patients receiving oncology care. The patient navigator serves as a clinical resource for education acting as an advocate to assure comprehensive services throughout the continuum of care. The patient navigator serves as a liaison between MPH and the community services and support.

Reports to: Director Oncology

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Navigation of breast and GI patients, head and neck patients, including, arranging appointments with oncology physicians in an appropriate time manner, as needed for the patient.

Assures that communication between patients’ physicians is made and advocate for the patient, to assure needs are met.

Provides support throughout treatment, in providing resources as needed, whether it be financial, mental support, assisting with pre-surgical and post-surgical needs, such as arranging fittings for post-surgical prosthetics, etc.

Along with the duties of patient navigation, individual is involved in the COC accreditation for our oncology department and help with our support group.

Helps with the breast screening and prostate events that are hosted annually.

Attends Tumor Board and communicates to physicians within these meetings the patients that are being navigated as they are discussed.

Helps with prior authorizations, as needed for patients, and also with patient survivorship plans.

Is a companion to physicians as needed with patient exams, and provides help to physicians as needed, with referrals to other physicians in a timely manner.

Sends referrals and coordinates genetic testing for patients in the oncology department, and follows patients through with this appointment, in retrieving saliva samples, from patients to be tested.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Work ExperienceHealthcare experience preferred.

Required SkillsLicenses:American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.Certifications:Navigation certification preferred.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations ServedDoes not treat or care for patients.

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements – Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyClimbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyKeyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyKneeling X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Moving Patients X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyReaching X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRunning X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySitting □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlySquatting X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyStanding □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyWalking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyHearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyDust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLatex X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

**Job:** **Other*

**Organization:** **

**Title:** *Patient Navigator*

**Location:** *NC-Henderson*

**Requisition ID:** *7460-9335*