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Location: Oncology Consultants - Business Office Hiring Range: Position Summary The Community Health Worker is an integral part of the oncology care team. Community Health Worker liaises between patients and clinic personnel to connect patients to community resources and optimize a patient’s treatment journey. Community Health Workers are expected to assist with health literacy, cultural mediation, care access, and overall communication. Key Performance Areas KPA 1 — Patient Support & Care Coordination Serve as a non-clinical member of the oncology care team performing independent, interdependent, and dependent support activities. Prepare and educate patients prior to clinic visits regarding care plans and expectations. Follow up with patients on health management plans and established goals. Develop trusting and supportive relationships with patients and families throughout the cancer care journey. Advocate for patient needs and help coordinate appropriate services and support. KPA 2 — Resource Navigation & Community Linkages Connect patients to health-related services and community resources based on care plans and identified social determinants of health needs. Assist patients with accessing services, including appointment accompaniment and enrollment form support. Facilitate communication among patients, families, care teams, and community-based organizations. Promote appropriate utilization of available health and social support resources. KPA 3 — Communication, Documentation & Compliance Document patient interactions, activities, and outcomes in medical record and care coordination platforms. Attend required care team and program meetings. Maintain certification through programs approved by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Demonstrate professional accountability, confidentiality, and adherence to program and organizational standards. Position Qualifications Education High school Diploma or GED Certifications/Licenses Current Community Health Worker Certification Skills Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese preferred Travel: 0-25% #AONOC American Oncology Network AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most. As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program. At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer you a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.
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Oncology Consultants - Business Office, United States of America