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Sky Lakes Medical Center

Patient Navigator - Medical Oncology - FT Days

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Klamath Falls, OR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.

$56,428 / year median in Oregon

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT); Ability to work well as part of the interdisciplinary team in the treatment and care of sick and/or terminally ill patients and their families.

Preferred :

2 years' experience working with patients and their families. Associate degree or higher in a healthcare related field.

Lic/Reg/Cert:

CMA

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)/ RMA
American Medical Technologists (AMT) CCMA
National Health Career Association (NHA)/ NCMA
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Medium to high physical and mental demand capabilities required. Must be able to work independently as well as with co-workers and patients/family members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide guidance to the cancer patient from screening to survivorship. Coordinates patient request for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects of treatment and community resources. Maximizes treatment adherence by coordinating with patients and a multidisciplinary team. Tracks and reviews orders, medical tests, and medical procedures and follows those results to provide timely decision-making information for the providers. Functions in an organized and time conscious manner. Maintains necessary professional standards for employment. Understands the side effects of procedures and treatments and coordinates the management of side effects under the directions of the physician. Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods. Participates in the appropriate division of these job functions with other patient navigation staff with direction and guidance from providers and management.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs charge duties as assigned. CPR Hands Only Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.