Lung Health Navigator: Screening & Care Coordination

Duncan Regional Hospital; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lung Health Navigator to serve as a patient support and care coordination resource for lung cancer screening and treatment pathways.

The role involves coordination with hospital teams, community partners, and statewide programs to reduce barriers, improve engagement, and ensure timely preventive and clinical services, with travel up to 25% and a day shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field; two years in patient navigation, care coordination, public health, or related support services.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; English fluency.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance; reliable transportation; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to assess barriers to care and provide navigation and coordination for lung cancer screening and tobacco treatment.
• Document patient interactions in EHR and data-tracking systems.
• Coordinate with hospital staff, primary care, radiology, and community partners to schedule LDCT and follow-ups.
• Support implementation and sustainability of lung cancer screening workflows and referral pathways.
• Assist patients with scheduling, reminders, transportation, insurance navigation, and addressing barriers.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

Associate’s degree in health-related field

RN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lung Health Navigator to serve as a patient support and care coordination resource for lung cancer screening and treatment pathways.

The role involves coordination with hospital teams, community partners, and statewide programs to reduce barriers, improve engagement, and ensure timely preventive and clinical services, with travel up to 25% and a day shift.