Care Navigator - Hospitalists - PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

69d

About The Position

The Care Navigator works collaboratively with the hospitalists, ancillary staff, and administration to provide seamless transition of patient care assignments with the goal of improving through-put and patient satisfaction. This role involves reviewing daily physician/patient assignments, assigning admissions, transfers, and consults daily. The Care Navigator is responsible for working directly with all physician shifts to coordinate patient assignments to ensure continuity of care, improved patient and physician satisfaction (both hospitalists and referring subspecialties). Additionally, this position works closely with the Patient Care Expeditor to help direct patient flow and enhance the discharge process. The Care Navigator assists with data collection related to patient assignments, admissions, and discharges, and functions as part of the hospitalist team in meeting quality metrics and benchmarks. This role also facilitates improved communication among physicians and assists with data entry and submission of billing sheets to the coding department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of at least 3 years hospital experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in related field.
• 5 years hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hospitalists, ancillary staff, and administration for patient care assignments.
• Review daily physician/patient assignments.
• Assign admissions, transfers, and consults daily.
• Coordinate patient assignments with physician shifts.
• Work closely with Patient Care Expeditor to direct patient flow.
• Assist with data collection related to patient assignments, admissions, and discharges.
• Meet quality metrics and benchmarks as part of the hospitalist team.
• Facilitate communication among physicians.
• Assist with data entry and submission of billing sheets to coding department.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees