Navigator-Intake

Summary

Performs intake processes for patients entering programs within the multidisciplinary thoracic oncology department. Such programs may include, LDCT screening, Incidental Pulmonary Nodule, or Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Conference/Clinic. Specific tasks include completing clinical history intake to satisfy requirements of the given program, communicating with providers and patients about next steps in the care process, documentation and tracking of patient care as they move among or within thoracic programs, coordination of care before/during clinic visits and participation in programmatic meetings. This position will interface with other team members, including nurse navigators, clinicians, and front desk staff, to satisfy all program goals and requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Completes thoracic program-specific clinical intake
• Coordination, documentation and tracking of care processes in EPIC
• Communication with providers about thoracic program-directed care
• Communication with patients about thoracic program-directed care
• Supports other team members with program goals
• Completes assigned goals

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: Associates Degree

Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral, and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Experience

Preferred: 3 Years experience in onocology clinical work

Minimum: 3 Years medical office experience. Knowledge of medical terminology or procedures.

Special Skills

Preferred: Epic

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 19743 - Navigator-Intake
Facility: BMH - NEA Hospital
Department: JO Radiation Oncology NEA Baptist Jonesboro
Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:AR:Jonesboro
Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area