Cardiothoracic and Vascular (CVT) Surgery Navigator

Position Overview

The Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery Navigator serves as a specialized clinical professional responsible for coordinating and optimizing the patient experience across the continuum of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical care. This role ensures seamless coordination, high-quality education, accurate risk assessment, and consistent follow-up to support optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction. The Navigator collaborates closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and external vendors to maintain excellence in clinical operations and quality metrics.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program or school of nursing
• Graduate of a medical assisting program and has passed the CMA/RMA Certification Examination of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologists and maintains currency of the CMA/RMA credential
• ASN, BSN, or MSN, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of cardiothoracic/vascular experience in inpatient or outpatient setting required.
• 2-3 years or more of prior cardiothoracic/vascular experience in inpatient or outpatient setting is preferred.
• Related experience in an ambulatory setting, preferably in a medical office.

License/Certifications

• Montana Licensure as an RN or LPN
• CMA certification
• BLS
• ACLS, preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of individuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of health care facilities and processes
• Knowledge of local community and surrounding areas
• Self-management skills
• Working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT Coding
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office experience including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice. We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.