Breast Health Patient Navigator

RadNet; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA with employer funding

Wellness dollars

401(k) Employer Match

Free imaging services for you and your

family

Job summary

RadNet is seeking a Breast Navigator to guide patients through the breast cancer care continuum, coordinate resources, and support the breast Health Center team. You will schedule biopsies, communicate results to patients and physicians, and help maintain a cancer navigator database with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, cross-team collaboration, and contribution to program development in a fast-paced environment at RadNet imaging centers.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine passion for customer service and professional judgment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and deliver world-class service.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to resources or address issues.
• Provide nursing support for the breast Health Center and biopsy recommendations.
• Schedule patients and manage post-biopsy concerns.
• Notify physicians with biopsy results.
• Deliver breast cancer diagnoses sensitively and promptly.
• Maintain cancer navigator databases for reporting and program development.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Breast Patient Navigator Certification

Tools

PACs/RIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in patient care. With decades of expertise, we are Radiology Forward . With dynamic cross-training and advancement opportunities in a team-focused environment, the core of our success is its people with the commitment to a better healthcare experience. When you join us as a

Responsibilities

Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in patient care. With decades of expertise, we are Radiology Forward . With dynamic cross-training and advancement opportunities in a team-focused environment, the core of our success is its people with the commitment to a better healthcare experience. When you join us as a Breast Navigator, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21 st century and align all stakeholders- patients, providers, payors, and regulators to achieve the best clinical outcomes.

You Will

• Will direct patients to the appropriate resources or research issues
• Provides nursing support to the breast Health Center by delivering biopsy recommendations based on interpretation by the breast radiologist.
• Schedule's patients and manages post-biopsy complications.
• Notify the patient's physician or provider with positive biopsy results.
• Delivers the breast cancer diagnosis and is sensitive and timely manner to the patient.
• Monitors in reviews policies and procedures related to the cancer navigation program.
• Monitors and maintains a cancer navigator related database to track and report needs for program development.
• Develop and maintain a profile of community resources for cancer patients
• Research and identify funding sources available for cancer patients such as community and intermittent sources (i.e., grants).
• Promotes the program to assure access to patients in need of services.
• Coordinates and/or assists with development of annual reports, resource guidance, and other department publications.
• Reviews and implements are risk assessment tool for breast cancer patients (IBIS/TC; Ambry).
• Assists with the tracking and monitoring of BI-RADS 4,5,6 with the breast tech aide; center accreditation standards, commission on cancer guidelines.

You Are

• Genuinely passionate about customer service and exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations
• Able to demonstrate high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and have the ability to multitask
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a knack for prioritizing work with a structured approach, and enjoy providing world class customer service

To Ensure Success In This Role, You Must Have

• Prior experience as a breast navigator is preferred
• Breast Patient Navigator Certification preferred
• Experience working with a variety of contacts within and outside of the workplace
• Strong project/program development and management experience preferred
• Ability to manage group processes and build effective working relationships
• Knowledge of the overall cancer disease process and treatment options
• Dynamic and motivating teaching style in individual and group teaching settings
• Knowledgeable an adult regarding styles in various teaching methods: Ability to deliver educational programs to staff and the community
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills including demonstrated strong physician relations
• Knowledge of HIPPA regulations as they pertain to patient privacy and protected health information
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision and effectively establish work priorities
• Self-motivated and proven ability to work both independently or effectively as a team with a variety of healthcare specialists
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to concentrate in multiple and varied tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proficiency in public speaking
• Experience with multiple computer software programs including Microsoft office as well as PACS/RIS
• Ability to develop materials involving graphics and tables

We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverages.
• Health Savings Accounts with employer funding.
• Wellness dollars
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Free services at any of our imaging centers for you and your immediate family.

Pay Range: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour