What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lung Cancer Screening Patient Navigator position at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD?
Summary
The Lung Cancer Screening Navigator (LCSN) plays a critical role in the early detection of lung cancer by guiding eligible patients through the lung cancer screening process. The LCSN facilitates access to low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening, provides education and support, ensures timely follow-up, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. The position requires strong communication skills, some clinical knowledge, and a patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
The Lung Cancer Screening Navigator (LCSN) plays a critical role in the early detection of lung cancer by guiding eligible patients through the lung cancer screening process. The LCSN facilitates access to low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening, provides education and support, ensures timely follow-up, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. The position requires strong communication skills, some clinical knowledge, and a patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Identify and enroll eligible patients into the lung cancer screening program based on current guidelines (e.g., USPSTF, CMS).
- Educate patients on the benefits, risks, and process of LDCT screening for lung cancer.
- Coordinate and schedule screening appointments, follow-up imaging, and referrals as needed.
- Track and monitor patients through the continuum of care from initial screening through follow-up and diagnosis.
- Maintain and update lung cancer screening registry, ensuring compliance with accreditation and reporting requirements (e.g., ACR Lung Cancer Screening Registry).
- Serve as a liaison between patients, primary care providers, radiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide smoking cessation counseling and refer to tobacco treatment programs when appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and federal/state guidelines.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and program evaluation.
- Assist with community outreach and education efforts to promote lung cancer screening.
- Must posses high school diploma or GED
- 2 years of related experience preferable
- Must be willing to obtain a Non-Clinical Navigator Certification
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
- Voluntary Benefits
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
- Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
