Patient Navigator, Breast Surgery - Main Campus at University Hospitals, United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Patient Navigator, Breast Surgery - Main Campus at University Hospitals in United States-Ohio-Cleveland. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

A Brief Overview This position is responsible for advanced care coordination to ensure patients receive timely care for both preventative screenings and identified diagnostic concerns. Acts as a liaison between patients, providers and navigating referral services. The Patient Navigator, Breast Surgery role serves as a dedicated patient support and care coordination resource for patients navigating the surgical breast health care journey. The Patient Navigator works closely with breast surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, schedulers, diagnostic imaging teams, pathology, oncology, primary care providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary breast care team to facilitate timely access to care and promote a seamless patient experience.The Patient Navigator serves as a consistent point of contact for patients from the initial surgical referral through consultation, diagnostic evaluation, surgical planning, procedure scheduling, and transition to appropriate postoperative or oncology services. The role focuses on removing non-clinical barriers to care, coordinating appointments and services, communicating logistical information, reinforcing provider-directed education, and helping patients understand and successfully navigate the health system.The Patient Navigator contributes to the overall performance of the Surgical Breast Health program by improving patient access, reducing delays between diagnosis and treatment, supporting care coordination, enhancing patient satisfaction, and identifying operational barriers and opportunities for improvement.
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