Oncology Patient Coordinator

Job description

Job Description Summary The Oncology Patient Care Coordinator at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center reports to the Navigation & Supportive Care Director. Under indirect supervision, the Oncology Navigator offers individualized assistance to patients and caregivers to assist in overcoming healthcare system barriers. This role promotes informed decision-making and timely access to quality patient care while providing a vital link in communication between multidisciplinary providers both internal and external to MUSC during initial treatment planning. Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type​: Regular Cost Center: CC000593 CHS - Patient Access Center Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job Description: 30% - Job Responsibility: Assist the patient to better direct their own health care experience using screening and reinforcement of the treatment plan, educational programs, and linkage to health services and community resources. 40% Job Responsibility: Serve as a patient liaison to assist patients and caregivers in scheduling within the complex healthcare system. 30% - Job Responsibility: Act as an...