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Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
5 September 2026 (8 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
The Screening coordinator oversees daily operations and workflow for the Lung Screening Program. Supports all efforts related to guiding patients through the screening process. The Screening Coordinator works with referring physician offices and clinics to manage follow-up imaging tests. The Screening Coordinator manages all aspects of the Lung database including data entry statistical reporting and enhancements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis. Any other duties as needed to drive to the vision fulfill the mission and abide by the values of the organization.
- Attend required hospital-wide orientations meetings and in-services
- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports to: Pulmonary Practice Manager
Supervises: N/A
Supervises: N/A
Responsibilities
- The Screening Coordinator directs patients through the screening enrollment and appointment process.
- Supports all efforts related to guiding patients and families through the screening process.
- Schedules appointments and diagnostic studies and tracks status of patients in database.
- Performs program Quality assessment checks audits and reviews.
- Develops and drives initiatives to eliminate barriers to the lung cancer screening program.
- Establishes processes and standards that ensure consistent patient scheduling including follow up diagnostic imaging exams.
- Communicates with referring physicians regarding patient appropriateness for program and coordinates information with referral services.
- Responsible for developing processes for order compliance.
- Performs Patient Follow up Management for patients already screened uses database to ensure appropriate follow up appointments are scheduled and kept as recommended.
- Distributes patient letters provides follow-up and confirmation calls.
- Responsible for Database Management - manage all aspects of the Lung Screening database including inputting patient screening data patient letters data entry input of all patient management activities statistical reporting.
- Works closely with Radiology/ IT with database design enhancement and maintenance. Is responsible for reporting database maintenance issues to Radiology/ IT for resolution.
- Provide updates on program activity statistics and recommendations for program enhancements.
- Serves as an active member of the Lung Conference working group.
- Coordinates weekly with patient navigator to review program status.
- Coordinates with Patient Financial Services and the Finance Department as needed.
- Tracks all financial impact of program
- Prepares analytical data as requested.
- Recommends and implements program scheduling improvements.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma
Preferred Education: Associates Degree
Preferred Education: Associates Degree
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of progressive relevant experience in a healthcare environment. Previous experience in Pulmonary Medicine Oncology or Diagnostic Imaging preferred.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
- LPN License
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more
