Bilingual Oncology Patient Navigator & Survivor Guide

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Patient Consultant to coordinate navigation for at-risk individuals with cancers, helping patients and families chart a course through the healthcare system and overcome barriers to quality care.

Under the supervision of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Director and Medical Director, the role supports referrals, education, and outreach, including bilingual Spanish outreach and engagement with underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish, oral and written proficiency required.
• Analytical skills to evaluate patients and plan navigation.
• Effective communication with diverse audiences including professionals, patients, community and media.
• Interpersonal skills to comfort patients and coordinate care.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain files, records and data.
• Proficient typing skills to prepare varied materials.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating referral appointments with health professionals.
• Assists patients in gaining access to support services (financial aid, transportation, groups, programs).
• Triages for needed services across all product or service lines.
• Accompanies patients to medical visits and coordinates follow-up care.
• Provides support within effective and realistic timeframes.
• Assists with coordinating patient and family education and counseling about disease and treatment.
• Enhances patient satisfaction by responding to support needs during illness.
• Participates in ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Collects and reports information for grant requirements.
• Participates in education and networking regarding navigation for patients with language barriers.
• Participates in outreach programs targeting underserved patients.
• Speaks publicly in Spanish at outreach programs serving at-risk populations.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Typing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Patient Consultant to coordinate navigation for at-risk individuals with cancers, helping patients and families chart a course through the healthcare system and overcome barriers to quality care.

Under the supervision of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Director and Medical Director, the role supports referrals, education, and outreach, including bilingual Spanish outreach and engagement with underserved populations.