Patient Care Programs Coordinator PRN - Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and supports individual patients and families throughout point of care program(s) to ensure program goals are effectively executed with some guidance. Assures coordination of diagnostic evaluations, treatments, surgeries and follow-up appointments throughout the course of care/episode for a specific patient population. Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a nationally recognized leader in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and survivorship care. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the center is dedicated to reducing cancer death and suffering through pioneering research, innovative patient-centered care, evidence-based prevention and education, and meaningful community outreach. As one of only two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Tennessee and among a select group nationwide to earn this distinction, Vanderbilt-Ingram brings together world-renowned clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment focused on advancing cancer care and improving patient outcomes. Through cutting-edge research, multidisciplinary teamwork, and comprehensive support services that address the physical, emotional, psychological, and practical needs of patients and survivors, the center delivers personalized care from diagnosis through survivorship. Guided by its mission to alleviate cancer death and suffering, Vanderbilt-Ingram fosters a culture rooted in discovery and innovation, impact and translation, relationships and collaboration, and service and compassion, while striving to be the premier cancer center in the Southeast and a recognized leader on the national and global stage.

Requirements

Relevant Work Experience
3 years
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Program Management (Intermediate)
Process Improvement (Novice)
Financial Processes (Novice)
Peer Leadership (Novice)
Quality Management (Novice)
Networking (Novice)

Responsibilities

Partners with clinical care staff and providers to ensure all regulatory requirements are met to maintain patient care needs, program guidelines and/or required accreditation standards.
Acts as a point of access for patients, referring providers and the Vanderbilt community.
Develops both short and long term goals to ensure programs' success.
Provides support to patient care team to market programs and streamline business models to allow for appropriate growth.
Establishes contact with existing, newly diagnosed, potential, or referred patients by facilitating access to providers, educational materials and communication with care providers.
Additional duties may be assigned.