Breast Patient Care Navigator at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York

Job Description:

Title: Breast Patient Care Navigator

Job Type:

Regular
Company:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department: Diagnostic Radiology
Time Type: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40FTE:1
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)




Summary: Provides patient support as a clinical navigator to ensure continuous quality of care; assesses and evaluates all patients for navigational needs; provides individual assistance to patients, families and care givers throughout the course of screening, diagnosis treatment and/or survivorship; navigates patients through the health care system, including providers' offices, hospitals, insurance and payment systems, patient-support organizations and other components of the health care system; accesses needed resources and services to allow patients and patient families to move through the spectrum of cancer care into a long-term survivorship; coordinates with internal services and outreach programs to facilitate timely cancer care; works with the resource center to provide necessary patient education and training required by the care team; serves as a resource for hospitals, screening facilities, county health units, state and Indigenous health departments, patients, physicians, lay public, volunteers statewide and graduate students for information regarding Roswell Park.


Salary range for this position is $58,247 - $74,135 annually which includes a comprehensive benefits package.




Qualifications:Required Education and Experience


1. Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in community, patient or customer-oriented support, or oncology support activities; or
2. Associate's degree in a health-related field and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience in community, patient or customer-oriented support, or oncology support activities; or
3. High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time experience in community, patient or customer-oriented support or oncology support activities.


NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.



Preferred Qualifications:



The ideal candidate will have the following skills/experiences:

• Experience working in a Breast Imaging Department


• or other clinical setting


• Knowledge of Breast Anatomy and Terminology


• Experience working with a Mammography tracking system.


• Customer Service experience


• Experience with scheduling radiology exams


• Any advanced certifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement



Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.



Reasonable Accommodation Request



RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.



Our Core Values



RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.



Historical Compensation Information Statement


Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Apply Now