Patient Educator (HAI and TheraSphere)

Duration - 12 Months Contract (Possible extension through 18-months)Job Overview:The position will begin at 30 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to 40 hours per week depending on work volume.Standard hours are Monday-Friday during standard business hours in candidate's own time zone.The Patient Educator also needs to have the flexibility to shift hours later one or more days per week, which allows for connecting with patients/caregivers who are on the west coast or who would like to speak in the evening.Position summary:The Patient Educator is a key member of the Patient Connect program for Cancers in the Liver at clients.The Patient Educator fields inquiries from patients and caregivers interested in learning about treatment options for cancers in the liver. The Patient Educator then provides education and resources about Hepatic Artery Infusion (HAI) therapy and/or TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres and may facilitate connections to nearby hospitals that offer these therapies.The Patient Educator may be asked to perform other activities as requested by the direct manager, such as identifying opportunities to improve the program.Therapy descriptionHAI therapy is a treatment that delivers medicine directly to tumors in the liver, using an implantable pump.TheraSphere Y-90 is a targeted radiation treatment that delivers tiny glass radioactive beads directly to liver tumors to help destroy cancer cells while limiting radiation to healthy tissue.Essential duties and responsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must excel at each essential duty. Specifically, this includes understanding the approved cancer indications for HAI therapy and TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres, developing expertise on the patient experience with each treatment, ensuring timely outreach in response to inquiries, answering patient/caregiver questions during the discussion, connecting them with hospitals that offer each therapy, and following up with additional information and outreach as needed. Other duties may be assigned.Education requirements:A bachelor's degree is required. Nursing background and education is required.Experience and skillsA minimum of 2-3 years of experience in direct patient care or navigation settingsOncology experience, either in clinical or industryAbility to follow HIPAA and manage confidential information in a highly regulated settingOperates in a customer-first mindset, with a focus on how to best serve patients.Shift: RemoteAbout US Tech Solutions:US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.J-18808-Ljbffr