UNIV - Patient Navigator - Hollings Cancer Center

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will be employed to administer a patient navigation intervention to guide participants to cancer screening and by identifying resources to overcome barriers to screening. The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will report to the Associate Director of Hollings Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE).

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001334 HCC Outreach

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN08

Pay Range

45,300.00 - 61,100.00 - 77,000.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will be employed to administer a patient navigation intervention to guide participants to cancer screening and by identifying resources to overcome barriers to screening. The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will report to the Associate Director of Hollings Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE). The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will also administer a study eligibility screener to identify patients who are eligible to participate in the study’s navigation intervention and, where needed for a specific project, if a patient is eligible, administer the informed consent process to enroll the patient into the study. The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator must be able to meet the eligible patients where they are (i.e., home, work, community center, libraries, etc.) if and/or when they do not have email access or do not know how to sign electronic form to obtain their signed consent forms. The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will collaborate with a nurse navigation team to achieve targeted patient outcomes.

 

The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will identify and address barriers to cancer screening. The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will bridge the referral to outpatient providers with the patient to address issues and questions. The Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator will be responsible for study documentation and reporting patient navigation processes and outcomes in relation to the study participants.

 

Responsibilities:

30% Recruits and coordinates the screening process with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes and ensure a successful transition to the next stage of the treatment process, if any.

When applicable for a particular project, administers a study eligibility screener to identify patients who are eligible to participate and, if a patient is eligible, administers the informed consent process to enroll the patient into the study. Provides patient navigation services to guide the enrolled study participants to cancer screening in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. Identifies and address barriers to cancer screening. Bridges the referral to outpatient providers with the patient to address issues and questions. Documents and reports patient navigation processes and outcomes in relation to the study participants. Ensures protocol compliance for study patients. Ensures database updates reflect accurate patient status. Utilizes office tools including SharePoint, REDCap, and Microsoft Excel. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled meetings, conferences, and any other forum where patients may be discussed. Ensures only screened-eligible patients are enrolled into the research study. Provides protocol specific process by explaining protocol specific information to the patient/family and facilitating consent document process.

30% Demonstrates current knowledge of community and other resource networks for planning/provision to meet patient needs.

Provides, connects, and educates patients and caregivers of needed resources. Advocates for resources within the hospital and community to meet each patient’s needs. Educates patients and families on lung cancer screening to enhance knowledge and increase positive treatment outcomes. Integrate interventions into the interdisciplinary treatment plan; document in REDCap and communicates interventions in a timely manner. Advocates for patient and family empowerment and right to self-determination regarding their healthcare. Develops partnerships and function as a liaison with outside agencies, patients, the interdisciplinary team, and other members of the health care system to improve the continuum of care.

 

Collaborates with team members to enhance and update the navigation plan as needed. Completes, reviews and addresses the barriers that may impact patient care. Travels, when applicable, to federally qualified health clinics, other medical clinics, churches, and other community outreach sites to provide cancer education to community residents and patients.

 

35% Provides data analytic support to the Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement.

Provides preliminary analysis of data related to the MUSC HCC Office of Community Outreach and Engagement projects. In collaboration with the Associate Director, develop and coordinates research manuscripts for submission to scientific peer reviewed journals. Prepares summaries of the research literature that are relevant to the topic and scope of each manuscript.

 

5% Identifies and promotes individual and departmental goals that align with the assigned department and hospital’s strategic initiatives.

Identifies and promotes individual and departmental goals that align with Community Outreach and Engagement, as well as MUSC HCC strategic initiatives. Identifies opportunities for process improvement. Engages team members to identify optimal solutions to improve patient and community satisfaction and/or service delivery. Participates in ongoing educational training and literature review to maintain the level of competence needed to perform job functions.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and one year relevant program experience.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees