Anchorage Breast Care Coordinator (BCC) New

The Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) serves as a key member of the IA Breast Team to provide clinical as well as emotional support to the diagnostic breast patient.  Readily available for concerns/questions throughout the diagnostic process, works closely with radiologists in accumulating results and conveying difficult results to the patient.  Develops a close working relationship with all breast specialists and their support staff.  Provides information to patients regarding breast cancer risks and strategies for prevention and surveillance. Designs, implement and coordinate IA’s Breast Care Coordination (BCC) Program, acting as key contact for both the patient and the referring practitioner. In addition, the APRN will manage patient follow up for all invasive procedures performed at IA, and record activities and results as appropriate.   The APRN will also be involved in community outreach/education and will work closely with the IA Business Development Team in that regard.  The APRN will work in the clinic when required for scheduled diagnostic and biopsy procedures.