Memorial Healthcare System
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Memorial Healthcare System, Florida, New York, United States
Location
Aventura, Florida Summary
The Patient Navigator is responsible for guiding patients through the complexities of the healthcare system. Working collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals to provide care coordination across the health care continuum for all assigned patients, the Patient Navigator ensures that safety, best practice, and high quality standards of care are maintained across the continuum. This role provides support and resources to patients, including connecting patients to available services, navigating insurance authorizations, coordinating care between providers, and working with healthcare providers to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible care. Responsibilities
Collect and manage all relevant clinical data (intake forms, photographs, patient health history, labs, images, etc.) prior to consultations/surgeries or procedures. May assist with obtaining authorizations, scheduling appointments and coordinate care between providers, where appropriate, connecting patients to available services, such as primary care providers, specialists, and other community health resources. Assisted patients in coordinating care with other medical professionals. Coordinates patient care plans, including scheduling appointments, following up with providers, and providing/obtaining referrals; helps patients overcome obstacles that they may encounter while pursuing treatment. Coordinates a wide range of activities and services to support the patient by utilizing a variety of communication methods including but not limited to telehealth, face-to-face, text, telephone, or e-mail. Provides educational resources to patients on their medical condition, treatment plans and other health-related topics as directed by the clinical team and is a resource for the patient on the insurance and administrative aspects of their peri-operative/peri-procedural care. Works closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary care management teams. Facilitates care coordination, and documents efforts. Extract data from medical record sources to gather information and perform outreach. Communicates details to the appropriate team, providers, and/or supervisors. Competencies
Accountability Customer Service Effective Communication Healthcare Industry Relationship Development Responding to Change Standards of Behavior Education & Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Success will be measured by the results of the process and outcome performance measures of the population of patients. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Knowledgeable in Excel, Word and PowerPoint and able to use electronic medical records such as EPIC. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting required. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 40% Sitting = 40% Squatting = 40% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 40% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 40% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40% Hazardous Chemicals = 20% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 60% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 40% Extreme Heat/Cold = 20% Fire Risk = 40% Hazardous Noise = 20% Heating Devices = 40% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 20% Moving Mechanical Parts = 60% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 20% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 20% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40% Shift
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential Disclaimer
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. EEO & Diversity
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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Aventura, Florida Summary
The Patient Navigator is responsible for guiding patients through the complexities of the healthcare system. Working collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals to provide care coordination across the health care continuum for all assigned patients, the Patient Navigator ensures that safety, best practice, and high quality standards of care are maintained across the continuum. This role provides support and resources to patients, including connecting patients to available services, navigating insurance authorizations, coordinating care between providers, and working with healthcare providers to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible care. Responsibilities
Collect and manage all relevant clinical data (intake forms, photographs, patient health history, labs, images, etc.) prior to consultations/surgeries or procedures. May assist with obtaining authorizations, scheduling appointments and coordinate care between providers, where appropriate, connecting patients to available services, such as primary care providers, specialists, and other community health resources. Assisted patients in coordinating care with other medical professionals. Coordinates patient care plans, including scheduling appointments, following up with providers, and providing/obtaining referrals; helps patients overcome obstacles that they may encounter while pursuing treatment. Coordinates a wide range of activities and services to support the patient by utilizing a variety of communication methods including but not limited to telehealth, face-to-face, text, telephone, or e-mail. Provides educational resources to patients on their medical condition, treatment plans and other health-related topics as directed by the clinical team and is a resource for the patient on the insurance and administrative aspects of their peri-operative/peri-procedural care. Works closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary care management teams. Facilitates care coordination, and documents efforts. Extract data from medical record sources to gather information and perform outreach. Communicates details to the appropriate team, providers, and/or supervisors. Competencies
Accountability Customer Service Effective Communication Healthcare Industry Relationship Development Responding to Change Standards of Behavior Education & Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Success will be measured by the results of the process and outcome performance measures of the population of patients. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Knowledgeable in Excel, Word and PowerPoint and able to use electronic medical records such as EPIC. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting required. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 40% Sitting = 40% Squatting = 40% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 40% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 40% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40% Hazardous Chemicals = 20% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 60% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 40% Extreme Heat/Cold = 20% Fire Risk = 40% Hazardous Noise = 20% Heating Devices = 40% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 20% Moving Mechanical Parts = 60% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 20% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 20% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40% Shift
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential Disclaimer
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. EEO & Diversity
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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