What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lung Navigator position at Archbold Medical Center?
Lung Navigator - Oncology
Description:
Interacts and Communicates with lung nodule patients.
Interact with physicians, other hospital personnel, and departments that are involved with the care of lung nodule patients.
Develop knowledge of and working relationship with area providers and clinics to assist lung nodule patients through the continuum of care.
Provides and presents program clinical and financial data and key performance indicators
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Acts as a patient liaison and performs program participation selection, invitation, scheduling and outreach.
The Navigator oversees all efforts related to guiding patients and families through the screening, enrollment, and appointment process.
Schedules appointments/diagnostic studies and tracks status of patients in database.
Strong customer service skills required.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision.
Knowledge and experience with computer skills and database management – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills required to interact with all levels of Clinic personnel. Demonstrates attention to detail.
Comfortable with presenting in group settings.
Good physical and mental health.
Must be able to bend, push and lift without limitation, using good body mechanics.
Must possess physical stamina, be able to sit for long periods, and walk some distance.
Must possess good hearing ability with corrective aids to hear normal speech and telephone conversations.
Must be able to work under stressful conditions and situations.
Must be able to work under direct supervision or independently as required.
Must be able to have compassion and comfort with difficult conversations with patients.
Degree in Nursing, Respiratory, or related healthcare field.
Education/Experience:
Degree in Nursing, Respiratory, or related healthcare field.
A minimum of 3 years of progressive relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
Previous experience in Pulmonary Medicine, Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, or Diagnostic Imaging required.
Perks/Benefits:
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What we offer:
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
Mission
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care
