Women's Imaging Patient Navigator

Rome Health•City of Rome, NY

58d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Women's Imaging Patient Navigator supports the Nurse Navigator program, High Risk Screening Program, and Screening Mammography program. Under the general guidance of the Nurse Navigator, the position uses initiative, ingenuity, and independent judgment to coordinate administrative aspects of breast health navigation. Duties include assisting with biopsy scheduling, coordinating services, facilitating and confirming patient appointments with laboratories, diagnostic areas, and specialty physicians, managing referral and patient messages, and compiling statistics and documents needed for the navigation program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a hospital, ambulatory, or medical office setting.
Basic clinical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Work with healthcare professionals and support staff, including those from other disciplines, to provide patient-focused care.
Monitor and communicate screening mammography results to patients within the specified timeframe.
Compile documentation for referring providers, specialists, and further imaging procedures, including pathology reports, imaging reports, and medication lists.
Facilitate and coordinate appointments for patients requiring biopsy procedures within established service standards.
Audit short-term follow-up exams (ACR 3) to ensure compliance.
Perform other related coordinator and navigator duties as assigned.