Job detail

Nurse Navigator

Crisp Regional Health Services

#Registered Nurse #Patient Advocacy #Financial Assistance #Patient Education #EHR #Specialty Medications #Pharmacy #Oncology #Prior Authorization

Quick overview

The Nurse Navigator monitors prescriptions for oncology patients and ensures proper management of specialty medications. They also serve as patient advocates and educate patients on medication use and side effects.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a current Georgia Nursing License as a Registered Nurse and up to one year of relevant experience. They are also required to become Level I Certified Oncology Nurse within six months and Level II within one year of hire.

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Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, Pharmacy, the Nurse Navigator is an active member of the Oncology team that delivers medical staff services and office support consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy and direction of the Oncology and Pharmacy Departments and CRHS. The Nurse Navigator fully administers, coordinates, and manages the Specialty Medications for patients receiving prescribed treatment regimens.

Basic Qualifications

• Education:

Requires a current Georgia Nursing License as a Registered Nurse. • Experience

Requires up to one year of work-related on-the-job experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires that within six months of hire to become Level I Certified Oncology Nurse (ONS) and to become Level II certified within one year (or as by ONS guidelines)

Essential Job Responsibilities

Monitor all prescriptions for oral or specialty medications for Oncology
Ensure that prescriptions be sent to Crisp Regional Retail Pharmacy
Monitor and maintain patient refills
Track prescription process through delivery to patient, including delivery scheduling and ensuring receipt
Assume role as patient advocate
Complete and submit financial assistance documents for medications
Educate patients on all aspects of medications, including direction for use, potential side effects and indications in a manner in which is easy to understand
Obtain medical and prescription benefit coverage and upload into EHR
Initiate and monitor prior authorization through approval
Serve as liaison between Pharmacy and Oncology Department
Maintain shared spreadsheet to track all oncology claims between Pharmacy and Oncology