Navigating Coordinator

The US Oncology Network • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Navigator Coordinator to support all Virginia Oncology locations.
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Requirements

• Must have the ability to critical think and utilize appropriate resources.
• Excellent communication skills in efforts to promote collaboration with the multidisciplinary team for the continuity of patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of four years experience working within a clinical health care environment
• Oncology related education, counseling, planning, management or similar experience required

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant (certified) experience with medical, radiation, and /or surgical oncology/hematology patient population preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in two highly functioning support services within the Practice: Social Work and Patient Navigation.
• Appointment notification and follow up calls for the Social Work team
• Completes applications for patient resources
• Work in Navigation Patient Tacker Smart Sheet to track patient identification to the Enhanced Oncology Model
• Place follow up appointments on Navigators calendars and starting and ending performance periods for patients within the EOM program.
• Provides medical literature, websites and support group information to patients and caregivers.
• Assists patients in keeping follow-up appointments after treatment is completed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED