Patient Navigator

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Reporting to the Scientific Research Manager, the primary purpose of the Clinical Trial Patient Navigator (CTPN) is to independently promote and effect patient access to clinical trials by educating patients and communities and linking patients to clinical trial opportunities. The CTPN will work with the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), and the NC Hub community sites across North Carolina, including but not limited to Roanoke Chowan Community Health (RCCHC) and UNC Southeastern (SE) to identify and connect patients with providers and clinical trial opportunities within their communities and run out of UNC main campus within the community. The CTPN will be primarily responsible for two essential tasks: 1) to provide clinical trials education and link patients to research opportunities, and 2) to act as a guide for participants in the Vanguard Study who receive abnormal Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) test results, helping them navigate the diagnostic process and connect with appropriate care and resources.

The CTPN will develop patient-centered educational materials, build and manage a database of logistical and support resources, and partner with social workers and financial counselors to address patients' individual needs. The navigator will also engage directly with patients through referrals and outreach, screen clinic schedules to identify and source eligible individuals, and actively participate in community events and presentations aimed at improving awareness of distal clinical research opportunities.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Previous experience with patient contact in a health care setting; excellent communication skills; ability to function independently with limited supervision; excellent command of technology, including Microsoft Office software.
Must be willing to commute to community-based settings in Lumberton and Ahoskie, NC from UNC-CH.
Valid NC Driver's License.

Prior experience in clinical research; data entry and data management experience. Bilingual, i.e. fluent in both Spanish and English.

Valid NC Driver's License

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.