UW Health hiring Patient Navigation Coordinator – Breast Center in Greater Madison Area | LinkedIn (2025)

Job Description100 FTE%, Day. 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. You will work at Eastpark Medical Center and float to other locations in Madison, WI.

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkableJoin the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Reimagining health care – working in our new state-of-the-art facility on Madison’s east side – you will help transform the patient experience.

We are seeking a Patient Navigation Coordinator to:

• Assess patients’ barriers to care and make appropriate referrals to remove barriers to effective breast health care services.
• Advocate for and support patients and caregivers, collaboratively through our team and support services, as we strive to provide equitable care and outcomes for our patients.
• Recruit and match patients for the Breast Cancer Peer Support Advocacy Program.
• Promote the Breast Center program through community outreach activities with local groups, organizations and institutions, that are stakeholders in the improvement of cancer health disparities areas.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:Minimum – Bachelor’s Degree in social work; counseling; nursing, health education or related field

Preferred – Master’s Degree in social work; counseling; nursing, health education or related field

Work Experience:Minimum – One (1) year of experience working with underserved patient populations

PreferredPreferred – RN, LPN or Social Worker with oncology experience

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison , Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

UW Health East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. and is slated to open in fall 2024.

Perks of working at Eastpark Medical Center:

• Natural light and beautiful views from the staff lounge and collaboration areas. Beautiful green space outdoors for wellness activities and a nearby walking path.
• Private lockers for staff to securely store personal items.
• Two staff showers near the lockers on the 1st floor.
• Free parking.
• Café on the first floor with healthy grab and go options.
• Quiet lounge and wellness rooms on each floor.
• Private lactation rooms with a fridge on each floor.
• Staff can access the aquatic center and fitness facility free-of-charge at East Madison Hospital, across the street.
• Health Technology Center available for light staff support needs, such as a replacement mouse, keyboards, etc.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.