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Patient NavigatorReq #:0000166177

Category:Clerical / Administrative Support

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department:Referral Development

Location:

Mountainside (MTN), 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Overview:

The Patient Navigator provides care coordination for pediatric patients with

rehabilitation needs and/or acute, chronic or life-altering diseases. They serve as an

active liaison between patients, families, medical providers/subspecialists, therapists,

admissions team members, administrators, insurance companies and other community

providers/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. Coordinates

communication between patient|family, internal and external service providers.

Communicates effectively with and works as an integral member of the

multidisciplinary care delivery team

• Demonstrates an understanding of family centered care, patient s medical

diagnoses, prognosis, progress and implications for family support, education

and goal directed treatments and therapies

• Provides triage for families seeking services for improved management and

understanding of chronic illness to determine service needs. Reviews and

organizes intake materials and consults with internal leaders and team members

as 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 teams

and 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, social

and 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer