Breast Health Navigator & Patient Advocate

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Breast Navigator for the Hoffman Breast Center to guide patients through screening and diagnostic pathways, coordinating imaging, biopsies, consultations, and surgical planning with the care team.

The role emphasizes education, advocacy, and team collaboration to improve outcomes, reduce barriers, and ensure seamless care from diagnosis through follow-up.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience in women’s health or breast care preferred.
• Strong communication and counseling skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office.

Aufgaben

• Serve as primary contact for patients with abnormal imaging results or cancer diagnosis; coordinate scheduling for diagnostic imaging, biopsies, consultations, and surgery.
• Educate patients and families about imaging findings, procedures, and treatment options; identify high-risk patients and refer to appropriate clinics.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; build relationships with internal departments and external providers; contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Counseling

Independence

Collaboration

EMR & Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree preferred

3–5 years nursing experience

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Breast Navigator for the Hoffman Breast Center to guide patients through screening and diagnostic pathways, coordinating imaging, biopsies, consultations, and surgical planning with the care team.

The role emphasizes education, advocacy, and team collaboration to improve outcomes, reduce barriers, and ensure seamless care from diagnosis through follow-up.