Patient Navigator Float - Waterbury, CT

HALO Precision Diagnostics•Waterbury, CT

6d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Saving Lives with Early Detection Saving Lives with Early Detection At HALO Diagnostics (HALO Dx), we recognize every patient is unique. Our focus is early detection and precision-focused healthcare preventing and conquering the top health diseases that have a geometric impact on patient outcomes. We’re able to provide our patients specialized care for their particular needs. From Vascular and Interventional Radiology to Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Neuroradiology to Whole Body Imaging, our radiologists have the specialized training and experience to diagnose, and, in some cases, offer minimally invasive treatment for a wide variety of health conditions. Join us as a Patient Navigator Float specializing in Hereditary Cancer Testing. Hiring in Waterbury, CT for a Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm shift, this role will float to cover our locations in Prospect, Waterbury, and Southbury, CT. Our Patient Navigators play a pivotal role in collaborating with our clinical team to provide an exceptional patient experience to a diverse patient population in an outpatient setting. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options in a rapidly expanding health tech company with locations nation-wide. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to advance your career with HALO Precision Diagnostics. Our ideal candidate has at least 2 years of recent medical assistant experience coordinating with a team of medical professionals and experience is insurance verifications and authorizations. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Requirements

2 years of recent medical assistant experience coordinating with a team of medical professionals, certification or registered medical assistant is preferred.
Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
Excellent phlebotomy skills in collection of specimens, including blood draws for genetic testing
Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which may include holidays, on-call and overtime
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
Must demonstrate superior customer focus; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change; and knowledge of our business.
Training locations may vary based on trainer availability
Registered/Certified Medical assistant preferred
National Certified Phlebotomist required and proven experience in blood collection is required.
BLS certification is required
2 years of recent phlebotomy experience is preferred
2 years of recent medical assistant experience coordinating with a team of medical professionals, certification or registered medical assistant is preferred.
2 years of recent experience with insurance verifications/authorizations is required.
Minimum 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred
Customer service in healthcare setting environment is preferred
Keyboard/data entry experience

Responsibilities

Genetics education for high-risk patients.
Registration and scheduling follow up appointments for genetic testing.
Interface with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.
Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.
Maintain a safe and professional environment.
Performs with confidence clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
Perform verification of patient demographic info / initials including patient signature post-venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.
Maintains required records and documentation.
Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.
Draw quality blood samples from patients and prepare those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures. Once started, this is roughly 5-10% of the role, which may expand over time.