Navigator-Intake

Overview

Job Summary
Performs intake processes for patients entering programs within the multidisciplinary thoracic oncology department. Such programs may include, LDCT screening, Incidental Pulmonary Nodule, or Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Conference/Clinic. Specific tasks include completing clinical history intake to satisfy requirements of the given program, communicating with providers and patients about next steps in the care process, documentation and tracking of patient care as they move among or within thoracic programs, coordination of care before/during clinic visits and participation in programmatic meetings. This position will interface with other team members, including nurse navigators, clinicians, and front desk staff, to satisfy all program goals and requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities
• Completes thoracic program-specific clinical intake
• Coordination, documentation and tracking of care processes in EPIC • Communication with providers about thoracic program-directed care • Communication with patients about thoracic program-directed care
• Supports other team members with program goals
• Completes assigned goals

Experience
Description                  Minimum Required                 Preferred/Desired
                                      3 Years medical office              3 Years experience 
                                      experience. Knowledge of        in oncology clinical work
                                      medical terminology or 
                                      procedures.

Education
Description                Minimum Required                  Preferred/Desired
                                   Skill in communicating clearly    Associates Degree
                                   and effectively using standard 
                                   English in written, oral, and 
                                   verbal format to achieve high 
                                   productivity and efficiency. Skill 
                                   to write legibly and record 
                                   information accurately as 
                                   necessary to perform job duties.

Special Skills
Description                Minimum Required                   Preferred/Desired
                                                                                       Epic

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label                          Short Description    Full Description

Sedentary                  Very light energy 

level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,  stretcher)

Medium                      High energy level       Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on

bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy                        Very high energy

level

Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull >200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating

Sedentary