Patient Navigator - Cancer Center MN & AZ - supporting NA/AN patients

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Rochester
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

City

Rochester

State

Minnesota

Telecommute

No

Department

Cancer Center

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits. Eligibility may vary.

Position description

The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Patient Navigator is a liaison between our patients and their families from Native American and Alaskan Native (NA/AN) communities and Mayo Clinic. The Patient Navigator maintains a web presence for ease of contact and assists the patient and their family members by identifying needs and facilitating connections which can decrease barriers to treatment and improve their overall experience. The Patient Navigator is proactive in contacting and assisting patients as well as the patient's care team. The Navigator remains current with resource and referral information and helps identify gaps in resources offered, working within their respective NA/AN community, as appropriate. This position may require minimal travel to tribal communities or clinical facilities.

The Patient Navigator works collaboratively with staff throughout Mayo Clinic and local service providers to enhance service and referral networks. The Patient Navigator is required to adhere to the ethical, compliance, and regulatory standards set forth for the enter/department/division/program and institution. This position requires the flexibility to work weekends and evenings when necessary. Must enjoy interacting with and serving a diverse patient population and thrive in a rapidly-changing, fast-paced environment. The Navigator is a professional member of the Mayo Clinic care team and committed to supporting and assisting team members with all patients as needed in addition to serving as the primary navigator for specific patient populations.

Note - the employee will support the Rochester or Arizona campus. Please indicate in a cover letter your preferred location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's degree with 2-3 years of experience in communication, customer service, or patient care is required.
• Prior experience working with targeted patient population and understanding and respect for that population's values and culture particularly with respect to health care and personal communications.
• Prior experience working with public health programs or in health systems which serve American Indian/Alaska Natives or communities of color and demonstrated knowledge of respective cultures and religious needs is required.
• Experience working with cancer patients of all ages and families preferred.
• Awareness of and comfortability with connecting cancer patients and caregivers to local, regional and national resources.
• Demonstrated listening, engaging and leadership skills is required.

Additional qualifications

• Experience in a medical field, managed care or similar environment and knowledge of the Mayo system is strongly preferred.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a complex environment with multi-dimensional points of view.
• The incumbent must be able to work effectively in a consensus-style operation that expects and promotes teamwork.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity, exhibit good decision making and judgment capabilities, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence, and communicate effectively with internal and external audiences.
• Incumbent must be self-motivated, self-directed and highly organized, in particular be proactive with patient interactions, possess the ability and comfort level to anticipate patient and family needs and issues.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at a professional level with individuals of diverse backgrounds and roles inside and outside of Mayo.
• Incumbent will promote a productive, collegial workplace and be a professional ambassador for Mayo Clinic.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously is necessary in this position.
• Belief in and committed to the Mayo Clinic mission and possess a strong ethical conduct is essential.
• Working knowledge of scheduling procedures and ordering systems is preferred.
• Must be proficient in information technology, MS Office products, and clinical applications.
• An understanding of a complex healthcare system and the ability to educate patients and help set expectations.
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively and professionally to build rapport with others at all levels of responsibility.

License or certification

Exemption status

Non-exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $25.59 per hour.

Benefits eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours / Pay period

80

Schedule details

Business hours. May vary based on patient demand.

Weekend schedule

Only if patient need.

Site description

Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.

Category

Clinical Labs and Research

Career profile

Research

Job posting number

153355BR

Recruiter

Kaela Peterson

Equal opportunity employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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