PRN (M-F with Flexible/Variable Hours)
For Palliative Care
On-Site and Remote as Scheduled
This role with primarily support our Bereavement Follow Up program and our Palliative Care program initiatives as needed.
Summary:
The Patient Navigator assists patients to anticipate, identify, and overcome barriers within the health care system.
Responsibilities:
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Assists patients to anticipate, identify, and overcome barriers within the health care system.
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Understands patient diagnosis and coordinates their treatment plans.
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Seeks assistance for appropriate social services and communicating with their treatment team, family, and significant others.
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Document interactions and outcomes.
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Consults with physicians, nursing staff, and social work regarding progress and concerns regarding patient and/or family.
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Helps to modify and enhance the patient navigation process by incorporating the barriers identified in the community needs assessment.
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Other duties as required.
Technical Expertise
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Experience in a medical office environment is required.
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Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
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Experience in healthcare is preferred.
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Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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Certification: None
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Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.
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Years of experience supervising: None.
