Patient Care Navigator, Full-time Days Fox Chase Cancer Center
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals specialty centers and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease pushing the boundaries of medical science and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH) Fox Chase Cancer Center TUH-Jeanes Campus TUH-Episcopal Campus TUH-Northeastern Campus Temple Physicians Inc. and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse 10000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy safe and productive environment for its patients visitors students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Patient Care Navigator functions to provide access to quality care for patients diagnosed with conjunction with the registered nurse the Patient Care Navigator builds trusting relationships with patients through guidance engagement coordination of care resource allocation and assists with questions for the healthcare team. The Patient Care Navigator serves as a point of contact to patients assisting with support throughout the multidisciplinary nature of cancer treatment. The navigator works in alignment with the nurse navigation department assisting the team in areas that may include illness perception care coordination and appointment assistance. The Patient Care Navigator must demonstrate a model of service team collaborator and must be willing to interact with other co-workers and patients caregivers. This role includes staying current with organizational resources and available community resources for the patient population the organization serves.Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Bachelors Degree Preferred
Other Completion of Patient Care Navigator education program preferably from George Washington University or American Cancer Society Preferred
Experience
2 years experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent preferably in oncology Required
General Experience and knowledge of basic clinical concepts Required
General Experience and knowledge of EPIC systems
General Experience and knowledge of complex patient issues and social determinants of health Required
General Experience and knowledge of patient outreach methods and strategies Preferred
General Experience with medical terminology Preferred
General Experience working as a patient navigator/community health worker Preferred
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Your Tomorrow is Here!
As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment research and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center part of the Temple University Health System is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients and delivering that care with compassion.
At Fox Chase we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single shared focus regardless of which department theyre in.
Its essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.
About Company
Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education.
