Oncology Patient Navigator

@ 100 UVM Medical Center
100 UVM Medical Center100uvmmedicalcenter.com

Oncology Patient Navigator

Burlington, VT
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

UVMMC's Oncology Patient Navigator guides patients through cancer care, coordinating services, advocating, and promoting health equity, supporting improved patient experiences.

Requirements

  • Healthcare experience
  • Care coordination skills
  • Patient advocacy ability
  • Team collaboration

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor's preferred
  • Two years healthcare experience

Full job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Hematology & Oncology

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day-8Hr

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $21.84 Mid $26.82 Max $31.79

Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse

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.

This is a bargaining union position.
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