Patient Navigator

Job description

Description Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center is looking for a Patient Navigator to join our Navigation team. Patient Navigators offer support with educational, practical, emotional, or logistical issues that may arise with a diagnosis of cancer. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that are required by Federal, State, and local guidelines. The minimum requirements for experience and education are as follows: RESPONSIBILITIES: - Diploma or GED for High School - Minimum 3 years of medical scheduling experience - Medical Assistant Certification - desired - Review educational material with the patient as directed. - Provide consultation planning services with the patient as requested (assisting clients in making a list of questions for medical oncology consultations). - Assist patients and referring providers with scheduling initial consultations. - Communicate with oncologists regarding new patient referrals - Ensure that pertinent medical records are available at the first appointment. - Work with auxiliary departments to ensure patient appointments are coordinated promptly and conveniently. - Keep clear documentation of all communic...