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Patient NavigatorReq #:0000166177Category:Clerical / Administrative SupportStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Childrens Specialized HospDepartment:Referral DevelopmentLocation:Mountainside (MTN), 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092Job Overview:The Patient Navigator provides care coordination for pediatric patients withrehabilitation needs and/or acute, chronic or life-altering diseases. They serve as anactive liaison between patients, families, medical providers/subspecialists, therapists,admissions team members, administrators, insurance companies and other communityproviders/agencies within a patient/family centered care model.Qualifications:Required:
Bachelor s degree with experience in care coordination.
Experience in Pediatrics.
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable remove when posting):
N/A
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions remove when posting):
Full Time Days
In-office presence will be expected and required occasionally
Occasional travel may be expected and required
Evening and weekend duties may be expected and required
Essential Functions:
Coordinates care for babies, children and young adults across a care continuum
from intake, outpatient, inpatient and long term care services. Coordinatescommunication between patient|family, internal and external service providers.Communicates effectively with and works as an integral member of themultidisciplinary care delivery team
Demonstrates an understanding of family centered care, patient s medical
diagnoses, prognosis, progress and implications for family support, educationand goal directed treatments and therapies
Provides triage for families seeking services for improved management and
understanding of chronic illness to determine service needs. Reviews andorganizes intake materials and consults with internal leaders and team membersas needed
Demonstrates an understanding of the health care system, managed care and
resource utilization
Ensures scheduling of evaluations and treatment for prospective patients
Supporting navigation to inpatient acute rehabilitation and long term care by
working with key internal and external stakeholders and multidisciplinary teamsand departments
Obtains, manages and documents information related to all patient cases
In alignment with CSH mission, values, purpose statement and Strategic
Initiatives, advocates for the needs of patients|families across the medical, socialand financial continuums
Provides necessary documentation to external agencies and entities as needed
Other duties, responsibilities and level of accountability is subject to change
Benefits and Perks (remove when not applicable to position posting for):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)
Discounts Through our 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 deliveringa 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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