CoxHealth
Oncology Patient Advocate-Navigator
CoxHealth, Springfield, Missouri, United States, 65802
Summary
Best in Class Work Environment
* 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work* America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - Newsweek* Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 - Newsweek* Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 - Newsweek* Best Employers for New Grads 2023 - Forbes* Best Employers by State - Missouri - 2023 - Forbes
Benefits
* Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!* No cost eCare visits* Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
* Retirement with employer match up to 5%* Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education* Free and convenient parking* CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts* Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
Job Summary
* The Patient Advocate is responsible for ongoing assessment of oncology patients' psychosocial, financial, logistical, educational and informational needs, and use that information to assist them in identifying and utilizing internal and external financial, support and survivorship resources to meet identified needs. The advocate coordinates access to, and utilization of pharmaceutical company co-pay and indigent patient programs; assists with applications and ongoing documentation requirements to ensure continuation of the prescribed treatment plan. The advocate works closely with staff, physicians, the CoxHealth Foundation and the members of the Glauser Oncology Fund Board to identify and act upon opportunities related to grant funding and fund development. Additionally, the advocate must maintain a working knowledge of cancer resource center holdings, activities and processes, assisting with staffing and workload as assigned.
Job Requirement
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Education
* Required: Bachelor's Degree
* Preferred: Master's Degree in health related field
* Experience* Preferred: Three years social work or case management in health care setting
* Skills* Strong oral and written communication
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and able to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets
* Licensure/Certification/Registration* N/A
Best in Class Work Environment
* 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work* America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - Newsweek* Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 - Newsweek* Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 - Newsweek* Best Employers for New Grads 2023 - Forbes* Best Employers by State - Missouri - 2023 - Forbes
Benefits
* Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!* No cost eCare visits* Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
* Retirement with employer match up to 5%* Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education* Free and convenient parking* CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts* Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
Job Summary
* The Patient Advocate is responsible for ongoing assessment of oncology patients' psychosocial, financial, logistical, educational and informational needs, and use that information to assist them in identifying and utilizing internal and external financial, support and survivorship resources to meet identified needs. The advocate coordinates access to, and utilization of pharmaceutical company co-pay and indigent patient programs; assists with applications and ongoing documentation requirements to ensure continuation of the prescribed treatment plan. The advocate works closely with staff, physicians, the CoxHealth Foundation and the members of the Glauser Oncology Fund Board to identify and act upon opportunities related to grant funding and fund development. Additionally, the advocate must maintain a working knowledge of cancer resource center holdings, activities and processes, assisting with staffing and workload as assigned.
Job Requirement
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Education
* Required: Bachelor's Degree
* Preferred: Master's Degree in health related field
* Experience* Preferred: Three years social work or case management in health care setting
* Skills* Strong oral and written communication
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and able to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets
* Licensure/Certification/Registration* N/A