Patient Navigator - Oncology Clinic (Oak Lawn)

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Department: 37300 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Administration: Cancer Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Healthcare and oncology experience a plus Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15 Job Description Summary The Patient Navigation position offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to overcome healthcare barriers. Patient Navigators work in a variety of settings—community, hospital, home, primary care, and tertiary care. It is their top priority to make their patients feel comfortable and guided throughout their journey. Where You Will Work : A dvocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive. We’re Looking For: Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred 2+ years of experience working in a medical setting with oncology patients and families. Ability to prioritize to work and work independently What You’ll Do: Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8a - 4:30p As a Patient Navigator , you’ll play a vital role on the care team – supporting and connecting with patients, survivors, families and healthcare providers, to ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day . As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will: Coordinate appointments with providers for a timely delivery of diagnostic and treatment services. Monitor patient satisfaction with their cancer experience and works with team(s) to address any identified issues or barriers. Advocates on behalf of the patient and empower the patient to self-advocate. Ensures that appropriate medical records are available at scheduled appointments. Arranges transportation assistance with available resources. About This Location: Advocate Christ Medical Center Hematology/Oncology in Oak Lawn, IL, delivers comprehensive cancer care to patients across South Chicagoland. Our multidisciplinary program supports patients through the full cancer continuum, including diagnosis, infusion therapy, survivorship, and coordination of complex treatment plans. Our team provides care for a broad range of hematologic and oncologic conditions, offering services such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, care coordination, patient education, and symptom management. We work closely with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and specialty services to ensure seamless, patient-centered care. Located on the Advocate Christ Medical Center campus, our clinic offers a collaborative, high-acuity environment with strong interdisciplinary support and a commitment to quality outcomes and compassionate care. Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions : Ability to work independently. Ability to handle stress and high workload volumes. Ability to communicate denial of services to members and providers. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.