**Overview**
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
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**Responsibilities**
Join the Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center at the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute as a Clinical Research Patient Navigator. In this vital role you will work closely with a dedicated and passionate team committed to advancing ALS research. Your primary responsibility will be to connect directly with individuals living with ALS and their families guiding them through local and national clinical research opportunities including expanded access studies. As a key member of the ALS clinic’s multidisciplinary team you will attend research clinics collaborate with outreach team members and partner with both external community organizations and internal marketing teams. Your efforts will help improve access to clinical research for everyone affected by ALS. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to work directly with patients and contribute to groundbreaking ALS research this position offers you the chance to make a significant impact. Join us in our mission to serve patients and families while advancing the search for a cure for ALS.
**Qualifications**
1 year of patient care or related experience requirements.
Previous experience working in clinical research.
Experience in working with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace systems
Familiar with clinical and medical terminology to enable effective interactions and communications with patients, caregivers and clinicians as well as understanding of the importance of directing clinical questions to licensed professionals when necessary.
Education
Associates or Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field or equivalent experience.
Special Skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, skills; and familiarity with clinical and medical terminology.
High degree of sensitivity and compassion.
Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, DOH, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies’ standards
**Pay Range**
$30.55 - $44.30 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.