Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

Patient Navigator, Cancer Center, Cancer Center (OMCC), Port Angeles & Sequim, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift
Hourly Wage
30.78 - 46.16 USD
JOB SUMMARY:
The Patient Navigator assists the patient with smooth navigation through the health care process and serves as his/her advocate. Connects patients with resources, health care and support services and assists with the application processes. Develops relationships with service providers and community resources to enhance service and referral networks. Responsible for ongoing Patient Navigator Program development and evaluation. Tracks interventions and outcomes.Works closely with members of the patient’s care team to assure a complete and comprehensive plan of care. Provides clinical support to patients and patient support team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
Experience
Experience with screening for common mental health disorders preferred.
Minimum of five years experience in the health care field preferred.
Minimum of two years social work experience in oncology preferred.
Licensure/Credentials
Clinical Social Work license for the State of Washington is required. If not present at time of hire, must be obtained within one year of employment.
Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) certification preferred.
Affiliation with the Association of Oncology Social Workers preferred.
Union
None.

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Insurance Plans
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans)
• Short Term Disability/Paid Sick Leave
  • Washington State PFML – Partial wage replacement for your own disability, or in some cases for the care of a disabled family member. This plan is administered by Washington Employment Security Department. Additional details can be found at https://esd.wa.gov/paid-family-medical-leave
  • Paid Sick Leave – PSL is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked and is available to use after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (upon hire into a benefit eligible position)
  • Non-Union Employee PTO – Holiday and Vacation are combined in a “PTO” bank. Beginning accrual equivalent to 24 days per year for a full-time employee. Pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees may begin using PTO after completing 90 calendar days.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Additional Benefits, such as:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position)
    • $20 per month fitness reimbursement
  • Cafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount
    • $10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month!
  • Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts

Other Compensation:

• Relocation Assistance