Oral Chemotherapy Nurse Navigator

 The Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator collaborates closely with patients, families, providers and pharmacies to ensure adherence and that their oral therapy treatment regimen is not interrupted. 

· Assesses the patient’s ability to read and follow directions. If health literacy concerns exist, Navigator takes steps to ensure patients have appropriate assistance.

· Schedule Chemo Teach appointment with Advanced Practitioner. If needed, Navigator conducts Chemotherapy Education with patient, family and caregivers.

· Review Chemotherapy Oral Chemotherapy Consent with patient, after signature obtained, scan document to EMR.

· Obtain chemotherapy Rx for pharmacy processing.

· Obtain Prior Authorization if required by Insurance.

· If REM authorization is required, register patient on Celgene website to receive authorization for processing.

· Send Rx to AOMSC In-House Dispensary for Rx fill. 

· If Financial Assistance is needed, contact AOMSC Patient Account Representative.

· If unable to fill Rx In-House, transfer Rx to Specialty Pharmacy.

· Explain and set up Heath Tracker for patients, obtain patient consent to participate.

· Set up and provide calendar schedule for treatment cycle to include when and how to obtain refill.  

· Patient Portal and Triage side effect management.

  Skills & Abilities:

· Maintain patient, team members, and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

· Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

· Ability to critically think and prioritize.

· Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

· Strong communication skills.

· Make sound decisions and resolve problems/issues with defined scope of practice.

· Ability to seek out opportunities to broaden knowledge base and apply to practice. 

· Excellent time management.

· OCN certification required within a year.

Physical Requirements:

· Standing for prolonged periods of time (8 hours) 

· Walking for extended periods of time (8 hours) 

· Sitting for extended periods (8 hours) 

· Must be able to bend, stoop and reach/lift above your head. 

· Sight: must be able to read documentation in a variety of formats such as items in print or electronically and must be able to visualize patient condition. 

· Auditory: must be able to hear in order to clearly communicate with others 

· Proper body mechanics will be used when moving or lifting any equipment or supplies. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed

· Must have the ability to manage equipment and/or devices related to job duties such as entering documentation within the computer system, use of computer, keyboard, copy, fax machine and phone.