Wellness West Breast Cancer Navigator - Part -Time (27183)

Near North Health Service Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chicago seeks a part-time Breast Cancer Navigator to enhance community health outcomes. The role involves coordinating breast cancer screenings, ensuring effective communication with patients and partners, and managing healthcare logistics. Candidates should have experience in a healthcare setting and strong organizational skills to excel in this impactful position.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous retirement plans

Paid time off and 9 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in patient navigation and care coordination.
• Understanding of healthcare systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate breast cancer screenings and appointments.
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Provide monthly progress reports on screening activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Wellness West Breast Cancer Navigator - Part -Time (27183)

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Join a Legacy of Care and Compassion at Near North Health!

Are you passionate about transforming lives and creating healthier communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership, innovation, and dedication can shine? If so, we’re thrilled to invite you to join Near North Health as our next Wellness West Community Health Breast Cancer Navigator!

Wellness West is an initiative on Chicago’s west side that uses a comprehensive network of community-based partners and medical providers to screen community members with chronic illness for social determinants of health and provide a suite of comprehensive services to resolve identified issues. Based in the primary care practice, the Wellness West Breast Cancer Navigator is crucial in improving breast cancer screening rates within the Wellness West community. The position will play a key role in coordinating with Equal Hope (EH), a community partner, to ensure timely and effective breast cancer screenings for eligible patients. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of patient navigation and care coordination principles.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Equal Hope Coordination:
• Serve as the dedicated contact person for all communications and coordination with Equal Hope.
• Conduct monthly meetings with EH staff for care coordination and case reviews.
• Collaborate with EH to navigate clients through appointments, addressing any barriers to accessing care (e.g., transportation, childcare, language).
• Appointment Scheduling & Management:
• Coordinate and schedule all necessary medical appointments for patients related to breast cancer screenings (e.g., mammograms, diagnostic procedures).
• Ensure timely and accurate updates of patient activities related to mammograms in both the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Equal Hope systems.
• Mammogram Orders:
• Assist with the process of ordering mammograms when applicable.
• Breast Cancer Screening Quality Improvement:
• Monthly Progress Reporting:
• Provide a detailed monthly progress report including order placement dates, order status, and contact attempts.
• Reports should be filtered by Wellness West zip codes.
• Current EMR reports may be accepted
• Performance Targets:
• Demonstrate a minimum of 15% mammogram completion rate within the specified population. REQUIREMENTS
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., medical assistant, care coordinator, patient navigator)
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for improving community health outcomes
• Punctual, reliable, and willing to learn DESIRED
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Bilingual/multilingual skills
• Experience with data entry and reporting
  
  

Your Amazing Benefits Package

At Near North Health, we care for our team as much as we care for our community. We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including:

• Health and Wellness: Enjoy premium health, dental, and vision coverage, along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to support the health and well-being of you and your family.
• Financial Security: Benefit from generous retirement plans with company contributions, a tax-deferred annuity for additional savings, life insurance options, AD&D coverage, critical illness coverage, and a 24-hour accident plan that protects you both on and off the job.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of ample paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and 9 paid holidays, to recharge and spend meaningful time with loved ones. Commuter benefits are also available to ease your daily travel.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, development programs, and tuition reimbursement to help you achieve your career aspirations.
• Employee Wellness: Prioritize your emotional and psychological well-being with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to mental health resources through Modern Health.
  
  

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on each candidate’s experience, skills, and education, within the established range for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will typically start at the entry level of the range, with additional qualifications reflected in the final compensation package.

Near North Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Let's work together to make a difference in the lives of our community members!

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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