Lung Nodule Navigator

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: day shift

Category: Professional and Management

Department: Dept of Pulmonary Medicine

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 4 0.00

Union Name: Non Union

Summary: The lung nodule navigator is responsible for supporting the management and follow-up of patients with pulmonary nodules found on chest imaging in conjunction with pulmonary, radiology, and primary care providers.

Responsibilities: Maintain a database of patients with lung nodules. Update the electronic medical record with data pertinent to lung nodule findings, including the Problem List and Health Maintenance. Outreach and notification by mail and phone calls of patients found to have a lung nodule who do not have a primary care provider at CHA. Maintain the QI reporting system to determine if repeat scans are being completed promptly based on guidelines. Follow up on systems and processes for patients with incidental findings to ensure that the repeat scans follow the appropriate national guidelines. Chair meetings with the Pulmonary Department to review cases and ensure timely follow-up and management of patients with high-risk pulmonary nodules. Management of the Thoracic Tumor Board Meeting, including but not limited to: creating agendas for the monthly meetings, sending reminders for cases, and keeping close watch on attendings for CME credit purposes. In collaboration with HMS, the database must be updated every six months to give CME credits to the providers who attend. Oversee the productivity and quality of work of other navigators involved in the program.

Requirements:

High school diploma required, advanced degree preferred. Clinical background preferred. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office/Google applications, are essential for managing an extensive database. Excellent EPIC systems skills.

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