Cancer Care Education & Navigation Coordinator

experiencedAlliedHealth; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Savings Plans

Job summary

UVA Health's Emily Couric Cancer Center seeks a Health Education Program Coordinator to connect cancer patients and families with vital resources through education, digital engagement, and navigation initiatives.

This role links clinical services with patient education, shaping strategy and execution across diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end‑of‑life care. The successful candidate brings a proactive, collaborative approach to improve access and understanding for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
• Licensure may be required for certain positions as per requisition details.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient education and awareness initiatives.
• Create brochures, flyers, digital content, and other educational materials.
• Support social media and digital engagement efforts.
• Promote available oncology support services to patients and families.
• Collaborate across clinical and operational teams to improve patient communication strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced patient engagement.
• Help design innovative approaches to patient navigation and survivorship education.
• Evaluate and improve how patients learn about and access available resources.

Skills

Digital communication

Content development

Social media engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

UVA Health's Emily Couric Cancer Center seeks a Health Education Program Coordinator to connect cancer patients and families with vital resources through education, digital engagement, and navigation initiatives.

This role links clinical services with patient education, shaping strategy and execution across diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end‑of‑life care. The successful candidate brings a proactive, collaborative approach to improve access and understanding for diverse communities.