Patient Access Navigator I

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

4d

About The Position

Patient Navigators provide a single and centralized point of patient access to physician and radiology services across disciplines. This includes Internal and Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, and Pain Management Patient Navigators thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, have a strong ability to multi-task, are technically savvy, service oriented, communicate effectively and consistently display a professional demeanor. Delivers an exceptional experience to patients, customers and physicians who contact the Access Center by facilitating patient access throughout Cooper’s provider network.

Requirements

• Minimum experience within a Customer Service, Contact Center or scheduling environment, preferably within a Healthcare environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate relevant information and directions in an organized and concise manner.
• Ability to maintain (or exceed) minimum quantitative and qualitative performance metrics and expectations defined for position.
• Team player with a genuine interest in resolving customer issues.
• Ability to analyze issues and quickly identify the best resolution for the situation, solid decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate adaptability and flexibility while working within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to learn new things quickly.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be a strong computer user, including proficiency in the use of the Internet, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to wear a telephone headset and manipulate objects such as a pen, keyboard and mouse.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in or knowledge of any of the following is preferred: central scheduling, medical terminology, insurance verification, registration, or hospital/physician office.
• Knowledge of EPIC systems a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a single and centralized point of patient access to physician and radiology services across disciplines.
• Facilitate patient access throughout Cooper’s provider network.
• Deliver an exceptional experience to patients, customers and physicians who contact the Access Center.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED