Cancer Care Coordinator
Full Time
Hourly
ROLE: This individual is responsible for identifying patients in need of cancer screening and
facilitating the outreach, education, and scheduling of said patients.
JOB DUTIES:
Review clinical quality measure lists for cancer screening provided by Director of Quality to
identify patients in need of cancer screening, complete patient outreach and education for
necessary cancer screenings via bulk text messaging and phone calls.
Provide education and schedule patients for appropriate appointments that can address their
preventative health care needs including cancer screening.
Manage and monitor Minnesota Health Department (MDH) SAGE and SAGE SCOPES programs
clinic wide; ensure paperwork is completed properly and sent to SAGE Program for claims
processing no less than on a weekly basis.
Work in collaboration with SCHS and MDH Billing department to manage any issues that may
arise in regard to SAGE/SAGE SCOPES coverage.
Assist in supporting clinic staff and providers in proper workflows to satisfy SAGE/SAGE SCOPES
requirements in collaboration with the Clinical Quality Laision and Director of Quality.
Track positive iFOBt tests and process external referrals for colonoscopies from receipt to
completion for SAGE SCOPES.
Identify and analyze patient need for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine catchup for SCHS
pediatric population and provide patient outreach, patient/parent education, and staff
education.
Foster strong relationships with community partners to improve cancer screening rates.
To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional care,
removing barriers and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Track qualitative data required for grant reporting around cancer screening and provide data to
Director of Quality upon request
Regularly attend and participate in the EHDI (Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative) grant
meetings and trainings; MDH SAGE meetings and clinical advisory group; attend and participate
in the monthly Quality Assurance Committee meeting upon request.
Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values.
Knowledgeable of the health care environment, specifically Federally Qualified Health Center.
Has continuous improvement and growth philosophy.
Attention to detail.
Self-directed and can interact professionally across multiple disciplines.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Works well both independently and as part of a team.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility--nimble in response to an evolving workload.
Ability to exhibit good rapport with clients of varying professional and ethnic backgrounds and
socio-economic status.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare setting
Minimum of two years’ experience direct customer service, sales or patient care.
Strong office and administrative skills to include MS Office and other statistical programs.
Previous experience in an environment that provides direct patient care, case management,
and/or education.
Fluency (written and verbal) in English and Spanish preferred.
To apply: