Wellness West Breast Cancer Navigator - Part -Time (27183)

Near North Health • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Join a Legacy of Care and Compassion at Near North Health! Are you passionate about transforming lives and creating healthier communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership, innovation, and dedication can shine? If so, we're thrilled to invite you to join Near North Health as our next Wellness West Community Health Breast Cancer Navigator! Wellness West is an initiative on Chicago's west side that uses a comprehensive network of community-based partners and medical providers to screen community members with chronic illness for social determinants of health and provide a suite of comprehensive services to resolve identified issues. Based in the primary care practice, the Wellness West Breast Cancer Navigator is crucial in improving breast cancer screening rates within the Wellness West community. The position will play a key role in coordinating with Equal Hope (EH), a community partner, to ensure timely and effective breast cancer screenings for eligible patients. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of patient navigation and care coordination principles.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., medical assistant, care coordinator, patient navigator)
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for improving community health outcomes
• Punctual, reliable, and willing to learn

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Bilingual/multilingual skills
• Experience with data entry and reporting

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated contact person for all communications and coordination with Equal Hope.
• Conduct monthly meetings with EH staff for care coordination and case reviews.
• Collaborate with EH to navigate clients through appointments, addressing any barriers to accessing care (e.g., transportation, childcare, language).
• Coordinate and schedule all necessary medical appointments for patients related to breast cancer screenings (e.g., mammograms, diagnostic procedures).
• Ensure timely and accurate updates of patient activities related to mammograms in both the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Equal Hope systems.
• Assist with the process of ordering mammograms when applicable.
• Provide a detailed monthly progress report including order placement dates, order status, and contact attempts.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 15% mammogram completion rate within the specified population.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Generous retirement plans with company contributions
• Tax-deferred annuity for additional savings
• Life insurance options, AD&D coverage, critical illness coverage, and a 24-hour accident plan
• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and 9 paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Ongoing training, development programs, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to mental health resources through Modern Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees