Patient Navigator - Breast Surgery -EL

Jefferson Health
US - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
November 4, 2024

The Breast Surgery Patient Navigator will contribute expertise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the provision of quality cost effective care for patients and their caregivers. Navigator will provide ongoing patient management for the patients with Breast Cancer. The Breast Surgery Patient Navigator will provide and coordinate patient education and resources to meet indicator outcomes. Will serve as an integrator between physician/PA and other disciplines to expedite interventions which optimize clinical outcomes.

Assist patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and available resources.
Educates patients and their families about available services
Serves as liaison between patients and care providers
Facilitate appointment and support services
Coordinate collection of data, tracking of outcomes with cancer registry staff.
Coordinates care conferences preparing concise patient summaries for use by care team. Documents recommendations using standard protocols
Assist with outreach efforts and screening activities.

QualificationsEducation/Training/Experience: (indicate if required or preferred).

Associates degree preferred or at least 3 years of clinical experience in Specialty Medicine and/or patient navigation preferred.

Must have knowledge of all commercial and managed care health insurances.

PC proficiency required, Windows ,Microsoft Office

Data base management and spreadsheet knowledge required.

Familiarity with patient medical records and electronic medical record systems required.

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Able to work in a self directed environment, ability to work with and lead teams.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in community, clinical or medical setting.

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing StatementAbout Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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