Patient Navigator
About The Position
The patient navigator has a unique role in patient care. As a patient advocate, this individual will build working relationships, solve problems, direct patients to resources both within the organization and externally in the community as well as support patients as they learn to self-navigate the health care system. The primary activity of the Patient Navigator is to call patients following their visit or hospitalization to discuss the experience, support the patient through the use of community resources and acquire a primary care provider, as well as a specialist where indicated (e.g. Orthopedist for fractures).
Requirements
- At least 3 years in hospital or health care setting with accountability for working with patients in nursing and/or case management/care coordination
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
