Remote Oncology Patient Navigator & Care Coordinator

Us Oncology Inc; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work

Job summary

US Oncology Network's Texas Oncology seeks a Remote VC Patient Navigation Coordinator to support our Medical Oncology team. This full-time remote role operates Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm with no weekends, on-call, or holidays.

You will provide individualized assistance to patients and families to overcome barriers and ensure timely access to care, coordinating with the Oncology Nurse Navigator and other clinicians.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have prior experience in patient navigation, oncology, ambulatory healthcare, care coordination, social services, medical assisting, or pharmacy services.
• Candidates with a BSW or backgrounds as experienced patient navigators, Medical Assistants, or Pharmacy Technicians are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Required Education/Training - High school diploma or GED; advanced education preferred.
• Required Additional Certification - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred Certification - lay navigation certification (ACS LION) or GWU CHS/MCHES.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care through all phases of the care continuum under supervision of the Oncology Nurse Navigator.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers about the role of the Patient Navigation Coordinator.
• Facilitate communication among health care providers.
• Assist with completion of medical forms and documentation in the EMR.
• Coordinate necessary clinical appointments to expedite plan of care.
• Convey information about internal and external resource availability.
• Act as liaison/advocate for patients and families with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in continuous process improvement to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Customer service

Oncology knowledge

Computer skills

Community resources

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced education preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

US Oncology Network's Texas Oncology seeks a Remote VC Patient Navigation Coordinator to support our Medical Oncology team. This full-time remote role operates Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm with no weekends, on-call, or holidays.

You will provide individualized assistance to patients and families to overcome barriers and ensure timely access to care, coordinating with the Oncology Nurse Navigator and other clinicians.