Preventative Cancer Screening Navigator

Moses/Weitzman Health System•Middletown, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) is seeking a Preventative Cancer Screening Navigator to help patients prioritize potentially life-saving cancer screenings. This role works closely with the Population Health team to identify patients due for colorectal and/or breast cancer screenings. The Navigator will support patients in overcoming barriers to screenings like mammograms or colonoscopies, and assist with arranging any necessary follow-care. The goal is to help patients succeed in completing these vital screenings.

Requirements

Associates Degree required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
Demonstrated experience in helping patients overcome barriers to care
Comfortable with computer data entry
Two references

Nice To Haves

Bilingual- English and Spanish (preferred)
experience working with an electronic health record preferred.
Prior experience as an outreach worker preferred

Responsibilities

Outreach to patients who are due for preventative cancer screenings
Oversee patient mailings
Complete a Social Determinants of Health Screening on all patients
Address challenges with social determinants of health that are impacting patient’s ability to participate in preventative health care
Connect with patients directly at our health center sites or in the community to provide personalized education and support regarding preventative cancer screenings
Communicate with patient’s primary care team, as needed
Provider reminders to patients about screening appointments
Identify common barriers that are preventing patients from completing preventative cancer screenings
Conduct virtual education sessions for patients in English and Spanish
Document each patient encounter in the patient’s electronic health record.
Attend community events and health fairs to educate about the importance of preventative cancer screening
Attend CHC site specific meetings, as needed.
Other duties as reasonably assigned.