RWJBarnabas Health
Patient Navigator Non Clinical, Gilead Focus Grant
RWJBarnabas Health, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Patient Navigator Non Clinical, Gilead Focus Grant
Job Title: Patient Navigator Non Clinical
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027
Department: Gilead Focus Grant
Req #: 48269 | Status: Hourly | Shift: Day | Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.50 per hour
Job Overview The Patient Navigator will identify, coordinate and link Hepatitis B, C and HIV positive clients to medical care from all access points, primarily the Emergency Department. The navigator will identify positive patients, establish communication with them, and provide individualized support to overcome barriers to initial care. The role includes delivering health education to increase linkage success and serving as the primary contact and liaison for clients and the care team to ensure prompt and successful connection to first medical appointment.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent training in a related social or human service field
• Experience working in a healthcare setting with the community
Scheduling Requirements
• Day shift with occasional flexibility to accommodate community events and patient schedule preferences
Essential Functions
• Identify and engage appropriate patients
• Link and re-link new and previously diagnosed patients to medical care
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis and treatment
• Facilitate care coordination, including arranging transportation, supporting insurance matters, accompanying patients to appointments, and providing reminder phone calls, texts, and emails
• Initiate appropriate supportive referrals such as substance abuse treatment, mental health, and PrEP
• Serve as primary liaison between screening, diagnostic, and treatment teams throughout the continuum of testing to initial treatment
• Document services delivered to patients in the electronic health record and maintain accurate data for required reporting, best practices, and outcome dissemination
• Contribute to institutional policy change to support routine screening and linkage to care
• Demonstrate culturally sensitive services and function effectively within a team-based, inter‑professional approach while possessing strong knowledge of local resources
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027
Department: Gilead Focus Grant
Req #: 48269 | Status: Hourly | Shift: Day | Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.50 per hour
Job Overview The Patient Navigator will identify, coordinate and link Hepatitis B, C and HIV positive clients to medical care from all access points, primarily the Emergency Department. The navigator will identify positive patients, establish communication with them, and provide individualized support to overcome barriers to initial care. The role includes delivering health education to increase linkage success and serving as the primary contact and liaison for clients and the care team to ensure prompt and successful connection to first medical appointment.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent training in a related social or human service field
• Experience working in a healthcare setting with the community
Scheduling Requirements
• Day shift with occasional flexibility to accommodate community events and patient schedule preferences
Essential Functions
• Identify and engage appropriate patients
• Link and re-link new and previously diagnosed patients to medical care
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis and treatment
• Facilitate care coordination, including arranging transportation, supporting insurance matters, accompanying patients to appointments, and providing reminder phone calls, texts, and emails
• Initiate appropriate supportive referrals such as substance abuse treatment, mental health, and PrEP
• Serve as primary liaison between screening, diagnostic, and treatment teams throughout the continuum of testing to initial treatment
• Document services delivered to patients in the electronic health record and maintain accurate data for required reporting, best practices, and outcome dissemination
• Contribute to institutional policy change to support routine screening and linkage to care
• Demonstrate culturally sensitive services and function effectively within a team-based, inter‑professional approach while possessing strong knowledge of local resources
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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