International Patient Liaison- Spanish Speaking

This position is on campus with the potential for up to one day remote. Reporting to the Manager, and in collaboration with clinical and operational leadership, the International Patient Liaison is the primary point of contact and ambassador representing Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s International Office to all international patients, families/escorts, physicians, embassies, governmental health authority’s, foundations, and insurance companies throughout the continuation of the patient’s care coordination.

This role is instrumental in meeting the business needs of the program, provides exceptional customer service, and maintains language appropriate navigation, effective communication, and culturally sensitive understanding/knowledge to all international stakeholders engaging with the program. The International Patient Liaison achieves patient experience and business objectives through managing a broad portfolio of patients, and personally customizing each interaction to create exceptional, world class experiences that encompass Dana-Faber Cancer Institute (DFCI)’s standard of compassion and excellence.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physicians/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Acts as primary point of contact for international oncology patients, families/escorts, and other external entities, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care and operations and departmental business needs are met by liaising with various clinical and administrative staff within DF and BWH
• Develops and maintains strong professional relationships and communication with DFCI and BWH key stakeholders including disease center teams, International Patient Center, clinicians, interpreter/ambassadors, referral sources, staff, patients, and families to continually improve operations, maintain quality, and ensure satisfaction
• Manages cases, planning all inpatient and outpatient care with providers for consultation, diagnosis, and medical procedures at affiliated locations, including the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
• Independently problem solves and manages cases, planning all inpatient and outpatient care with providers for consultation, diagnosis, and medical procedures
• Manages the full cycle of oncology and non-oncology medical services for international patients, ensuring all needs of the patients and families are met throughout their visit
• Manages billing and payments to provide timely, seamless service
• Manages letters of guarantee process ensuring financial goals of the organization are met
• Manages submission of treatment plans and writing of medical documentation to referring entities as necessary with close collaboration with Nurse Director, Nurse Navigators, and the medical oncology team
• Develops, interprets, affects and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with leadership
• Carries out major assignments in conducting the operations of the international office business through managing extensive patient portfolios
• Develops and maintains resources for patients in collaboration with marketing,…