Patient Navigator
Waltham, MA - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
MGB Cancer Institute Early Detection ProgramWe are seeking a highly organized and patient-focused Coordinator/Patient Navigator to support a newly expanded clinic that includes Genetics and High-Risk Breast services. This full-time hybrid role is based primarily in Waltham (2 days onsite weekly with occasional coverage at the BWH campus) and plays a key role in coordinating care across multiple specialties.
The position focuses on scheduling and managing complex patient visits obtaining outside imaging and records placing orders for diagnostic testing securing authorizations and guiding patients through their care journey. The navigator is aligned to a specific area of the clinic (e.g. cancer suspicion high-risk breast pulmonary nodule or genetics) and serves as a central point of contacthandling phone inquiries coordinating care and supporting provider-requested administrative needs to ensure a seamless patient experience.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of healthcare resources community services and patient advocacy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and case management software.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.