Onsite Oncology Care Navigator – Full-Time

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park campus seeks a Patient Care Coordinator in Medical Oncology to guide patients through the health care system and ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

This 100% onsite role involves coordinating tests, referrals, and appointments, obtaining necessary records, and communicating with patients and families. Candidates must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a high-volume healthcare environment.
• Excellent telephone and personal communication skills are required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals for testing, imaging, procedures, surgeries, and more.
• Obtain authorizations, medical records, slides, and other items for care coordination.
• Follow up on testing results and share with clinicians and patients.
• Educate patients and caregivers about the care plan and follow up.
• Answer patient and caregiver questions related to appointments and care coordination.
• Review clinic schedules and templates to optimize daily schedules.
• Provide patient navigation across UCM Network Sites.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park campus seeks a Patient Care Coordinator in Medical Oncology to guide patients through the health care system and ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

This 100% onsite role involves coordinating tests, referrals, and appointments, obtaining necessary records, and communicating with patients and families. Candidates must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.