Oncology Patient Coordinator
Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary The Oncology Patient Care Coordinator at
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center reports to the Navigation & Supportive
Care Director. Under indirect supervision, the Oncology Navigator
offers individualized assistance to patients and caregivers to
assist in overcoming healthcare system barriers. This role promotes
informed decision-making and timely access to quality patient care
while providing a vital link in communication between
multidisciplinary providers both internal and external to MUSC
during initial treatment planning. Entity Medical University
Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type?
Regular Cost Center CC000595 CHS - Patient Access Center -
Radiology (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description 30% - Job
Responsibility: Assist the patient to better direct their own
health care experience using screening and reinforcement of the
treatment plan, educational programs, and linkage to health
services and community resources. 40% Job Responsibility: Serve as
a patient liaison to assist patients and caregivers in scheduling
within the complex healthcare system. 30% - Job Responsibility: Act
as an advocate for an individual's health care needs by identifying
and communicating opportunities for care intervention that have
been established by the RN Navigator or Coordinator, including
identifying and addressing gaps in care. Additional Job Description
Bachelor degree from an accredited university and two years of
healthcare experience or high school diploma and 5 years of job
experience in referral management, oncology navigation or patient
access. In addition, the applicant must have considerable knowledge
of complex medical terminology, strong interpersonal skills,
ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships both
internally and externally, strong organizational skills, ability to
rapidly prioritize/reprioritize, strong verbal and written
communication skills, ability to work autonomously and in teams,
critical-thinking skills, and ability to multi-task. If you like
working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy
your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin,
gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran
status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by
state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment
based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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