Oncology Patient Navigator NCGA

Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Onsite

Pay Range

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree required. Bachelors degree in Social Work Sociology Education or Psychology preferred.

LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Communicate effectively with patients families and caregivers while demonstrating empathy compassion honesty and cultural sensitivity.

Identify and address barriers to care by connecting patient and their families with appropriate resources within the heath system and community.

Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and the patients care team to facilitate timely access to care and resources.

Documents accurately and completely in EMR concerns patient encounters (i.e. barriers identified education provided resources utilized and any other further interventions and follow up).

Provides patient and family centered care throughout the continuum of care diagnosis through treatment and transition to survivorship or supportive care.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills with ability to interact effectively with patients and their families.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability/temperament to adapt to changing conditions and diverse job tasks.

Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism in the workplace.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Basic computer skills required.

Ability to respond promptly to communications from the healthcare team to deliver quality timely care to patients.

Knowledge of EPIC electronic medical record preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean comfortable office environment

Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program