Cancer Screening Access Navigator

El Rio; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Ridge Community Health seeks a Patient Navigator to facilitate breast and cervical cancer screening for eligible clients, determine eligibility, identify services, and secure medical appointments. You will monitor results, document outcomes, and provide case management support to ensure timely care.

You will enter data into the client management system, track visits, and coordinate with staff and social services to remove barriers.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification for health care providers.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card: current and valid or applied for within seven working days.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate screening barriers and assist with screenings, diagnostics, and treatment initiation with reminders and education.
• Contact clients for new and annual services and follow-up care by phone or mail; maintain an encounter log.
• Recruit screening participants from priority populations via referrals, mailings, phone, or in person.
• Intake and verify program eligibility; assist with enrollment paperwork.
• Identify services due and schedule medical appointments.
• Enter data into client management database and electronic health record.
• Track appointments and outcomes; follow up as needed.
• Coordinate with clinic staff and promote referrals to social services.
• Route ineligible clients to Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, or sliding fee services.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elk Ridge Community Health seeks a Patient Navigator to facilitate breast and cervical cancer screening for eligible clients, determine eligibility, identify services, and secure medical appointments. You will monitor results, document outcomes, and provide case management support to ensure timely care.

You will enter data into the client management system, track visits, and coordinate with staff and social services to remove barriers.