Job Summary & Requirements The Molecular Testing Navigator (MTN) will assist in the timely reporting and completeness of molecular and pathology results to patient charts.

This will consist of;

• Liaising with pathology departments (internal/external) to ensure timely turn-around of biomarker results;
• Ensure CCO compliant biomarker reporting for HRCP patients;
• Facilitate chart completeness and documentation in the molecular navigation tab in local EMR’s (ARIA);
• Assist in the ordering of biomarker/molecular testing. Future roles and responsibilities are subject to discussion and modification;
• Liaising with pathology departments (interna/external) for Clinical Trials Study Participants

Qualifications: Education:

• 4 year Undergraduate Degree in Health Sciences preferred
• Clinical Research Associate designation preferred

Experience:

• Medical Terminology mandatory
• 1 year of experience in hospital or clinical trials setting preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an Oncology environment preferred

Competencies:

• General understanding of molecular testing and biomarkers
• Demonstrated analytic, problem-solving and attention to detail skills
• Documented expertise of provincial, national and international regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada Division 5, PHIPA, PIPEDA, etc.) is compulsory
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work with highly confidential information
• Cultural Competency
• Proven organizational skills
• Demonstrated energy, enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and function effectively in a busy environment
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both oral and written format with patients, families, public, colleagues, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and oral communication including the ability to prepare email messages, data reports, facilitate communication between physicians and administrators; and the capacity to pleasantly interact with a large variety of individuals in person and by telephone
• Proven Good Attendance record
• Accurately processes all doctor’s orders using order entry through MediTech
• Accurately completes Lab and Pathology requisitions
• Utilizes excellent customer service skills when answering and directing
• Demonstrates compassion and empathy to patients and their families in the face of acute and/or chronic illness

Responsibilities: Navigation of Molecular Testing

• Uploading/tracking down pathology/biomarkers independently and at the direction of the treating medical oncologist
• Oncotype form completion/ordering/follow up
• Germline testing form completion/ordering/follow up
• NGS testing form completion/ordering/follow up
• Foundation Medicine testing form completion/ordering/follow up
• Genetics referral form completion/ordering/follow up
• Bounce back Insufficient pathology results and re-ordering

Administrative Support to the Clinical Trials Manager

• Provides administrative support to the Clinical Trials Manager as required which may include regulatory/ethics support, generating reports, organizing on-site visits, and other duties as assigned

Exhibits the core values of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Work Together, Respect All, Think Big, Own It, Care