Patient Navigator Non Clinical, Gilead Focus Grant

Req #: 0000272642
Category: Revenue Cycle and Patient Access
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Gilead Focus Grant
Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.50 per hour
Location:
94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job Title: Patient Navigator Non Clinical
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name: Gilead Focus Grant
Req #: 0000272642
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.50 per hour
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Patient Navigator- Non-Clinical will provide education and linkage to care for patients positively screening through hospital based viral hepatitis and HIV screening program. Navigator will assist in improving access, care navigation and outcomes for high-risk individuals with quality assurance activities and program promotion and expansion. The patient navigator is responsible for maintaining screening databases and providing reports as needed. Initiate patient contact to education regarding diagnosis and treatment for positively identified patients, stressing importance of follow-up upon reviewing daily EMR reports identifying positively identified patients.
As Patient Navigator-Non-Clinical, a typical day might include the following:
Providing care coordination in scheduling follow up. Assist uninsured patients with insurance enrollment
Maintaining patient database of screening results, patient attending medical appointment, and care plan; documenting non-compliance when applicable
Providing documentation (notes, lab results) to referring provider for care continuum.
Assisting with training hospital registration and clinical staff in identifying patients eligible for launch of new or expanding screening processes
Collaborating with hospital services (behavioral health, IFPR) to provide patient resources in addressing other medical/social issues
Assisting as needed in other functions of clinical care programs and administration at the Center for Asian Health and the Liver Center
Preparing and presenting for monthly program updates
Assist with preparing data reports, tables, presentations, abstracts or papers for dissemination
Coordinating and conduct education and screening for Viral Hepatitis at Community Outreach Events
The Patient Navigator-Non-Clinical Role Might Be For You If
You communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionals
You take pride in providing outstanding customer service and compassionate support
You are comfortable using computers and learning electronic health record systems
You stay organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities
You respond in timely manner to all office and schedule inquiries
You work collaboratively with team members
You are comfortable using electronic medical systems, including EPIC
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a Bachelor’s degree. Preferably with 2-3 years in healthcare related field preferred. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and proficient computer skills. Familiarity with office equipment such as copiers and fax machines. Must demonstrate willingness to learn. Full Time from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer