Oncology Patient Navigator

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Oncology Patient Navigator will serve as a patient advocate to support and assist patients with cancer in navigating through the healthcare and social service system. Emphasis is on patients who are newly diagnosed with cancer, but services can be provided to anyone, across the continuum of care, including at time of abnormal finding through end of life care. The Patient Navigator assists patients to overcome individual and institutional barriers to care, thus working to ensure their access and improve outcomes. Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Performs the functional roles of care coordinator, educator, patient advocate, consultant, and liaison. Visits with patients may occur in the inpatient, clinic, outpatient, or long term care setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, nursing, or other health related field.
• Minimum of three years experience in a health services organization.
• Experience in Oncology Care required.
• Knowledge of community and community resources.
• Demonstrated high level of autonomy.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Articulates well in a variety of communication situations, including written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers and the community.
• Familiarity with Microsoft computer applications and equipment is required.
• Knowledge of the community and community resources and demonstrated ability to research resources.
• Sensitivity to working with diverse populations must be demonstrated.
• Is organized and can demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
• Is compassionate and empathetic with a sincere desire to help people.
• Ability to reach out and work with a variety of different people and departments both inside and outside the health system.
• Valid Driver's License with driving record that meets standards established by Medical Center's insurance carrier.
• Must provide own vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• MSW or MSN is preferred.
• Encouraged to seek certification from a nationally recognized oncology patient navigator program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate to support and assist patients with cancer in navigating through the healthcare and social service system.
• Assist patients to overcome individual and institutional barriers to care, thus working to ensure their access and improve outcomes.
• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform the functional roles of care coordinator, educator, patient advocate, consultant, and liaison.
• Conduct patient visits in inpatient, clinic, outpatient, or long term care settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level