Patient Navigator - Cancer Center

Patient Navigator at Providence Portland Medical Center- Full-Time, Day Schedule 

 Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

Free, convenient, and ample parking

TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)

Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income

Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.  Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap

Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year 

Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.

Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

The Patient Navigator provides person-centered service planning which links vulnerable individuals to the services and resources they need to strengthen their health, stability, and connectedness to family and community. The Patient Navigator will assist patients and their families in managing through the vast array of services and programs offered by the hospital and the community to meet their health and wellness needs. The Patient Navigator will provide personalized, high touch care, advocating the integration of whole person health of body, mind, and spirit. The Patient Navigator will tailor services to the unique wellness needs of the patients served. The Patient Navigator will participate in health screenings, provide patient education, and offer appropriate referral information. The Patient Navigator will be responsible for cultivating relationships with patients and their families, physician partners, members of the healthcare team, and community partners. The Patient Navigator will be responsible for collection of data related to contacts and referrals as outlined by the department manager. The Patient Navigator will consistently demonstrate behaviors that model the PSJH core values and the hospital's mission statement.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED


• Within 1 year of hire Oncology Patient Navigator Certification.


• 5 years' experience in a health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in a health care related field.


• Experience with planning and conducting in-servicing education and training.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.