Impactful Oncology Care Navigator

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks an Oncology Navigator to coordinate cancer care across the continuum for patients and families. You will assess needs, provide education on diagnosis and services, and facilitate referrals to the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include scheduling chemotherapy, coordinating prerequisite tests, developing care pathways, and participating in tumor conferences and accreditation activities to improve the patient experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a health-related field.
• OPN-CG certification required or obtain within 2 years.
• Minimum 3 years’ oncology experience.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in English, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate oncology care across the continuum for patients and families.
• Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment options, and resources.
• Schedule chemotherapy and manage prerequisite tests.
• Develop assessment tools and care pathways.
• Participate in tumor conferences and accreditation activities.
• Support navigation and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Oncology care knowledge

Care coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

OPN-CG certification or eligible within 2 years

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks an Oncology Navigator to coordinate cancer care across the continuum for patients and families. You will assess needs, provide education on diagnosis and services, and facilitate referrals to the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include scheduling chemotherapy, coordinating prerequisite tests, developing care pathways, and participating in tumor conferences and accreditation activities to improve the patient experience.