Patient Navigator

Location US-NJ-Camden
Job ID
69929
Category
Clerical
Shift
1
Type
Per Diem
Department Name
Cancer Outreach 3 Cooper Plaza

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

 

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

 

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

 

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

 

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

 

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

 

 

Short Description

Bridge the gap between clinician and patient, by providing individual support and assistance in navigating the health care system to provide continuity of care. Working with current RN Navigator disease team to provide non-clinical support regarding scheduling, pre cert process, follow up calls and record retrieval for timely appointments Call new patients within 24 hours of visit to CCI to check in regarding follow up appointments and needs.

Experience Required

  • Experience working in a healthcare office setting, or community outreach and education required. 
  • Knowledge of health care, inpatient/outpatient settings, Oncology specific patient population.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work well with people of various backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.
  • Ability to take direction, follows through with tasks, and work independently.
  • Flexibility, optimism, and a cooperative working style.

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent; clinical training (i.e. MA, CNA, LPN) a plus.

Special Requirements

  • Fluency in Spanish preferred.
  • Competent in basic computer skills; knowledge of using an electronic health records system preferred.

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $33.00

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