Cardiothoracic and Vascular (CVT) Surgery Navigator

Great Falls Hospital • Great Falls, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery Navigator serves as a specialized clinical professional responsible for coordinating and optimizing the patient experience across the continuum of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical care. This role ensures seamless coordination, high-quality education, accurate risk assessment, and consistent follow-up to support optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction. The Navigator collaborates closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and external vendors to maintain excellence in clinical operations and quality metrics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program or school of nursing
• Graduate of a medical assisting program and has passed the CMA/RMA Certification Examination of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologists and maintains currency of the CMA/RMA credential
• 1 year of cardiothoracic/vascular experience in inpatient or outpatient setting required.
• Montana Licensure as an RN or LPN
• CMA certification
• BLS
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of individuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of health care facilities and processes
• Knowledge of local community and surrounding areas
• Self-management skills
• Working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT Coding
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office experience including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

Nice To Haves

• ASN, BSN, or MSN, preferred
• 2-3 years or more of prior cardiothoracic/vascular experience in inpatient or outpatient setting is preferred.
• Related experience in an ambulatory setting, preferably in a medical office.
• ACLS, preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and optimizing the patient experience across the continuum of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical care.
• Ensuring seamless coordination, high-quality education, accurate risk assessment, and consistent follow-up to support optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborating closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and external vendors to maintain excellence in clinical operations and quality metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree