Patient Navigator

Georgetown University; Vinalhaven (ME); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgetown University’s Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention seeks a Health Navigator to guide patients through the health care system, focusing on breast, cervical, colon, and lung cancer screenings. The role builds community partnerships, tracks outcomes, and helps patients overcome barriers to care.

As part of Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center outreach, this on-campus position requires excellent communication, organization, and customer service, with some evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in community health or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with medically underserved populations.
• Ability to read/write in English; weekend availability.
• Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint along with a working knowledge of Internet usage and research.
• Knowledge of office equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Guide patients through the health care system and assist with access to cancer screenings.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and service providers.
• Track interventions and outcomes and provide education on screening benefits.
• Coordinate transportation and help patients navigate appointments and follow-up care.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in community health or related field

Herramientas

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Internet usage and research

Descripción del empleo

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The primary function of this position is to guide patients through the health care system on behalf of Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, by conducting community outreach and education and assisting patients with access to breast, cervical, colon, and lung cancer screening services, building and maintaining relationships with community partners/service providers and tracking interventions and outcomes.

The health patient navigator works in partnership with other staff members and clinical staff to proactively identify and provide for patient’s needs. Essential skills include thorough attention to detail, good organizational skills, effective interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, exceptional customer service skills and effective verbal and written communication skills. Some evening and weekend hours required.

This position supports efforts of the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center with regards to research studies applicable to navigated patients. Provide breast health education, identify barriers to screening, reduce known barriers, facilitate appointments, conduct eligibility screening and ensure patient compliance with recommended breast, cervical, colon, and lung cancer screenings. Patient Navigators provide navigation by addressing barriers to care for those needing follow-up services. They also build and maintain community partnerships and provide transportation services.

Work Interactions

This position plays a key role in establishing and maintaining RLC’s reputation in the community and trust with the patient. Often the first contact with the patient, this position is critical in ensuring that patients are informed of critical cancer screenings, are not lost to barriers or unable to receive services. This position reports to the Program Director, supports health programming and utilizes volunteers as appropriate.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least Bachelor’s degree in community health or related field is required.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with medically underserved populations.
• Ability to read/write in English. Must have flexibility to work at least one day a weekend a month.
• Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint along with a working knowledge of Internet usage and research
• Knowledge of office equipment.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$44,022.00 - $73,406.80

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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