Oncology Patient Coordinator
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Oncology Patient Care Coordinator at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center reports to the Navigation & Supportive Care Director. Under indirect supervision the Oncology Navigator offers individualized assistance to patients and caregivers to assist in overcoming healthcare system barriers. This role promotes informed decision-making and timely access to quality patient care while providing a vital link in communication between multidisciplinary providers both internal and external to MUSC during initial treatment planning.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000595 CHS - Patient Access Center - Radiology (Offsite)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-22Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
30% - Job Responsibility: Assist the patient to better direct their own health care experience using screening and reinforcement of the treatment plan educational programs and linkage to health services and community resources.
40% Job Responsibility: Serve as a patient liaison to assist patients and caregivers in scheduling within the complex healthcare system.
30% - Job Responsibility: Act as an advocate for an individuals health care needs by identifying and communicating opportunities for care intervention that have been established by the RN Navigator or Coordinator including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
Additional Job Description
Bachelor degree from an accredited university and two years of healthcare experience or high school diploma and 5 years of job experience in referral management oncology navigation or patient addition the applicant must have considerable knowledge of complex medical terminology strong interpersonal skills ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships both internally and externally strong organizational skills ability to rapidly prioritize/reprioritize strong verbal and written communication skills ability to work autonomously and in teams critical-thinking skills and ability to multi-task.If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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