Patient Navigator

The physical location for the candidate selected must reside within the contiguous United States.

WHO WE ARE Susan G.

Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S.

We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever.

For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S.

Susan G.

Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.

Its encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally! What you will be doing in the role of a Patient Navigator Working with the Komen Patient Care Centers team of highly trained professionals, the Patient Navigator provides support to a diverse population in a telehealth patient navigation model.

The Patient Care Center powers Komens mission to save lives by addressing the most critical needs of our communities right now.

Through personalized patient support, navigators identify and address barriers to care, ensuring people have access to the care they need to achieve health equity, and helping those with aggressive and deadly breast cancers get the unique support they need.

The navigator will work directly with people concerned about breast cancer, including patients, caregivers and family members.

The navigator will identify and address barriers to facilitate timely access to care throughout the breast cancer continuum and provide emotional support, education on a variety of breast health topics, guidance to navigate the health care system, and information on resources via phone calls/emails/text/chat.

The navigator will provide support on a broad range of issues including financial needs, emotional wellbeing, and medical decision-making.

What you will bring to the table Assisting individuals with various breast health and breast cancer-related needs including: assessing patient needs while providing emotional support, identifying barriers to care and strategies to address and resolve them, providing evidence-based information and 1x1 coaching to empower individuals in their communications and shared-decision making with providers, serving as an essential link between individuals and community resources and facilitating connections for referral services Complying with escalation protocol when identifying and handling high-intensity situations.

Adhering to the processes, policies, and procedures of the program, including the protection of personal he...