Rush University Medical Center
Equal Hope Patient Care Navigator 1-20621
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Equal Hope Patient Care Navigator 1-20621 Location: Chicago, Illinois. Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0). Shift: Shift 1. Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Base pay range: $18.87/hr - $24.00/hr. Pay range reflects anticipated wage or salary and may vary depending on circumstances. Rush salaries are determined by factors including education, experience and internal equity. Summary: The Patient Care Navigator 1 is responsible for assisting Equal Hope clients to primary care, mammograms, cervical screenings, diagnostic exams and treatment, if needed. This role uses Equal Hope’s established patient navigation model to navigate individuals to quality care and upholds Rush mission, vision and values we follow policies and procedures. Employer: Rush University Medical Center, Department: Breast Cancer Taskforce, Business Unit: Rush Medical Center. Note: Rush offers rewards and benefits; learn more on the Rush benefits page. Responsibilities
Daily monitoring of a caseload between 120 – 150 navigation patients and referrals. Provide outreach for all patients due for follow up and new patient appointments; prepare and deliver routine correspondence/medical records to referring agencies and primary care providers in accordance with policy. Monitor compliance with scheduled appointments for procedures, tests and consults. Document all correspondence in Equal Hope database and electronic medical records as necessary. Work to improve identified outcomes (e.g., high utilizer patients) using quality measures. Collaborate with the community health team to identify extrinsic barriers to adherence (e.g., transportation, financial concerns, pharmacy) and work with patients and team to alleviate barriers. Liaison to multiple hospitals, agencies and provider offices. Participate in meetings as assigned. Qualifications
1 year of experience in patient navigation and case management. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Strong ability to multi-task in a large centralized scheduling center. One year experience with EMR. Bilingual highly desirable. Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office programs. Ability to function independently, to organize, and be self-motivated. Cultural competency with diverse populations and ability to work in low-resource environments. Experience working in diverse communities. Preferred Experience
Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Additional Details
Equality and non-discrimination: Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rush University Medical Center. Get notified about new Navigator jobs in Chicago, IL. Other job postings
Patient Access Specialist, Full time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI); Patient Access Specialist, Part-time Nights; Enrollment Representative - Intake (Hybrid) in Elk Grove Village, IL.
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Equal Hope Patient Care Navigator 1-20621 Location: Chicago, Illinois. Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0). Shift: Shift 1. Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Base pay range: $18.87/hr - $24.00/hr. Pay range reflects anticipated wage or salary and may vary depending on circumstances. Rush salaries are determined by factors including education, experience and internal equity. Summary: The Patient Care Navigator 1 is responsible for assisting Equal Hope clients to primary care, mammograms, cervical screenings, diagnostic exams and treatment, if needed. This role uses Equal Hope’s established patient navigation model to navigate individuals to quality care and upholds Rush mission, vision and values we follow policies and procedures. Employer: Rush University Medical Center, Department: Breast Cancer Taskforce, Business Unit: Rush Medical Center. Note: Rush offers rewards and benefits; learn more on the Rush benefits page. Responsibilities
Daily monitoring of a caseload between 120 – 150 navigation patients and referrals. Provide outreach for all patients due for follow up and new patient appointments; prepare and deliver routine correspondence/medical records to referring agencies and primary care providers in accordance with policy. Monitor compliance with scheduled appointments for procedures, tests and consults. Document all correspondence in Equal Hope database and electronic medical records as necessary. Work to improve identified outcomes (e.g., high utilizer patients) using quality measures. Collaborate with the community health team to identify extrinsic barriers to adherence (e.g., transportation, financial concerns, pharmacy) and work with patients and team to alleviate barriers. Liaison to multiple hospitals, agencies and provider offices. Participate in meetings as assigned. Qualifications
1 year of experience in patient navigation and case management. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Strong ability to multi-task in a large centralized scheduling center. One year experience with EMR. Bilingual highly desirable. Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office programs. Ability to function independently, to organize, and be self-motivated. Cultural competency with diverse populations and ability to work in low-resource environments. Experience working in diverse communities. Preferred Experience
Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Additional Details
Equality and non-discrimination: Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rush University Medical Center. Get notified about new Navigator jobs in Chicago, IL. Other job postings
Patient Access Specialist, Full time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI); Patient Access Specialist, Part-time Nights; Enrollment Representative - Intake (Hybrid) in Elk Grove Village, IL.
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