Oncology Patient Navigator

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT, seeks an Oncology Patient Navigator to serve as a central point of contact for patients and families across the cancer care continuum. You will coordinate services, remove barriers to treatment, and promote continuity of care by collaborating with physicians, nurses, social workers, schedulers, and other team members.

Ideal candidates have an associate or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field and at least two years of healthcare

Qualifications

• Preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years’ healthcare experience; oncology, navigation, case management, or care coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services across the cancer care continuum and promote continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, schedulers, and other team members to improve access to care and reduce barriers.

Skills

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Oncology Patient Navigator serves as a central point of contact for patients and families throughout the cancer care continuum, including diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and supportive care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, schedulers, and other interdisciplinary team members, the Patient Navigator coordinates services, facilitates access to care, removes barriers to treatment, and promotes continuity of care. The role supports patient-centered care, health equity, and improved patient experience through education, advocacy, resource coordination, and timely access to services.

Education

Preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum two years’ healthcare experience; oncology, navigation, case management, or care coordination experience preferred.