Position Summary: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Patient Navigator for the Family Medicine and Community Health Research department at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Patient Navigator supports the improvement of patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based patient navigation services for cancer screening. This program’s focus is the prevention and treatment of lung cancer but may expand to other cancers. The Patient Navigator is a pivotal role that provides guidance to some of the most at-risk patients, helping clients prevent cancer, screen for cancer, and gain access to quality cancer treatment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care, equitable health care access and who works well in a dynamic position with a high degree of independence and flexibility. Under the supervision of the Chief and Administrator, the Patient Navigator provides individualized assistance to patients to facilitate access to quality care. Often the first point of contact with the patient; this position ensures that patients are informed of potential care options and have full access to cancer screening and follow-up options. The Patient Navigator will serve as a key resource for developing and expanding patient access to care resources for our patients. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in improving health outcomes for patients, with the ability to communicate with diverse patients and medical staff easily. Ideally, the candidate will have a background in public health or social work with direct experience with primary care centers. This professional will possess a customer service orientation, with enthusiasm for finding solutions and resources so that more people can access cancer screening and treatment services. The Patient Navigator will be a self-starter, driven by improving health outcomes and health equity, and with a solid ability to operate autonomously with minimal support. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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Posting Number: 21ST0065 Location: Downtown New Brunswick
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