Patient Navigator

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Patient Navigator offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers and facilitate timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care.  They collaborate with other members of the care team to provide consistent access to exceptional care delivery. The navigator will participate in development of the patients’ plan of care and implementation of the plan.   

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving. 

• 2 years previous healthcare experience, specifically in Oncology or like area required
• Bachelor degree or equivalent years of department specific experience
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to provide patient support
• Work closely with RN navigator to ensure patient has complete understanding of their diagnosis and plan of care
• Demonstrate a commitment to serve as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently or as a team member to meet time driven deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Working knowledge of oncology diagnoses and patient flow within the oncology department.
• Medical office experience preferred
• EPIC EMR system and scheduling experience preferred

This position will support our South Cancer center 2 days per week, North Cancer center 2 days per week with one WFH option day. This position will support our oncology survivorship navigation program. 
 

Certified Medical Assistants, Social Workers (BSW), Licensed Practical Nurses, or Certified Community Health Workers also eligible with 2+ years of oncology experience