On-Site Cancer Screening Outreach Navigator

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Community Health Worker to support a CPRIT breast and colorectal cancer screening project. The role is on-site and involves helping patients access timely screening through outreach, education and resource referrals.

Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and Spanish, have 2 years in health/services, and experience with EMR systems. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant health/social services experience.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field.
• Two years of patient navigation or outreach experience.
• Experience using EMR systems.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Self-directed, independent and organized.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of patients eligible for cancer screening and intake on forms and in project database.
• Schedule breast/colorectal screening and maintain records of calls and follow-ups.
• Conduct education and outreach per protocol.
• Link patients with resources and outside referrals.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
• Communicate with patients in a compassionate manner.
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties; attend weekly project meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Computer literate

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Community Health Worker to support a CPRIT breast and colorectal cancer screening project. The role is on-site and involves helping patients access timely screening through outreach, education and resource referrals.

Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and Spanish, have 2 years in health/services, and experience with EMR systems. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.