RN Medical Office-Oncology Clinic
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
As an Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN), you will play a crucial
role in guiding patients through their cancer care journey,
ensuring they receive comprehensive support beyond clinical
treatment. The OPN will work closely with patients and their
families to address needs, coordinate services, identifying and
eliminating barriers to care, and provide valuable information
about cancer care options. Demonstrates compassionate and caring
manner with clients in person and over the phone. Additionally, the
OPN functions as a patient advocate facilitating accessibility to
care and promotes optimal patient-centered care that supports and
empowers individuals, respects individual choices and meets health
care needs of patients. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Oncology Patient Navigator
Certification (or obtained within 2 years) Demonstrate basic
knowledge of medical and cancer terminology Demonstrate basic
knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and supportive care options,
including risks and benefits of clinical trials and integrative
therapies Identify potential physical, psychological, social, and
spiritual impacts of cancer and its treatment Demonstrate general
understanding of healthcare payment structure, financing, and where
to refer patients for answers regarding insurance coverage and
financial assistance Demonstrate interpersonal and communication
skills that result in the effective exchange of information and
collaboration with patients, their families, and health
professionals Employ active listening and remain solutions-oriented
in interactions with patients, families, and members of the
healthcare team licensed and non-licensed professionals and act
within professional boundaries Demonstrate basic understanding of
cancer, healthcare systems, and how patients access care and
services across the cancer continuum to support and assist patients
Ability to coordinate various functions and activities for maximum
cooperation and integration of services providers and persons
receiving care within a clinic for continuum of care services
Ability to understand and implement sensitivity and culture of care
measures appropriate to a diverse population Ability to work with
various levels of the CHRISTUS organization including clinical,
financial, administrative and medical staff. Minimum of 5 years of
experience in a health care setting and related experience with
quality, care coordination and oncology preferred. NATURE OF
SUPERVISION: -Well-lighted office area. Occasional exposure to
activities and infectious diseases in patient care areas. Ability
to move around settings of care. Requires close work, good vision,
dexterity to write as well as to use computer keyboard.
Keywords: Christus Health, Santa Fe , RN Medical Office-Oncology Clinic, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
