Posted:
9/19/2025, 6:57:22 AM
Location(s):
Louisiana, United States ⋅ Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
SCPOPE: Delivery of comprehensive navigation services to cancer patients, their families and caregivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Conduct navigation program intake assessment for all new patients to include an assessment of patient’s medical needs, psychosocial needs, literacy levels, financial concerns and barriers to care.
2. Facilitate and implement interventions to remove barriers and improve access to care
3. Provide education to patients, families and caregivers related to their cancer, cancer center support services, clinical trial information, resource referrals, genetic counseling services and other aspects of optimizing wellness.
4. Advocate for and empower patients to become partners in their cancer care. When appropriate, attend office visits with patient to facilitate patient understanding, improve communication, and improve adherence to care recommendations.
QULAIFICATIONS:
Website: https://marybird.org/
Headquarter Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Employee Count: 101-250
Year Founded: 2001
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Oncology ⋅ Personal Health