Cancer Care Navigator & Patient Advocate

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s James Center for Community Outreach and Engagement seeks a Patient Navigator Specialist to guide patients through cancer care, from screening to post-treatment, ensuring timely access and supportive services. The PN works with care teams to foster respectful, diverse, and ethical care.

The PN conducts assessment of barriers, connects patients to resources, documents encounters, and helps empower patients to self-navigate and participate in trials when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, public health, or related field with emphasis on case management or social work.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with underserved populations.
• Experience in multicultural settings.
• Experience in community-based settings is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with CCHE staff and external partners.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to promote navigator services within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one assistance to patients and navigate them through the health care system to ensure timely cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to maintain a respectful, diverse, ethical environment and participate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Assess and address patient needs, addressing barriers to care and linking to resources for social, financial, and logistical support.
• Maintain up-to-date patient resources and materials addressing Social Determinants of Health.
• Document encounters and referrals in the medical record; focus on reducing cancer health disparities.
• Support patients in participating in clinical trials and empower self-navigation.
• Coordinate with care team, PCRMs, social work to meet patient needs.
• Location: Olentangy River Rd, 3650; work in 40-hour shifts; background check and possible drug screen.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Public Health or related field

Job description

The Ohio State University’s James Center for Community Outreach and Engagement seeks a Patient Navigator Specialist to guide patients through cancer care, from screening to post-treatment, ensuring timely access and supportive services. The PN works with care teams to foster respectful, diverse, and ethical care.

The PN conducts assessment of barriers, connects patients to resources, documents encounters, and helps empower patients to self-navigate and participate in trials when appropriate.