Patient Navigator – Orthopedics – Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Navigator functions as the primary care coordinator for patients and collaborates with key clinical and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive care and treatment. In addition, the Patient Navigator helps to identify barriers that may be preventing patients from receiving timely and high-quality healthcare treatment and working to find solutions to those barriers. This is a full-time Monday – Friday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) position located at NewYork-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrates an understanding of population-based disease management including community resources
• Demonstrates an ability to function independently in a goal directed manner while communicating effectively with patient, family, significant others and providers at all levels
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient/family belief systems, ethnicity and culture as well as socioeconomic background
• All employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting working directly with patients

Responsibilities

• Coordinating appointments
• Providing logistical support
• Facilitating the collection of medical records
• Verifying insurance and financial information
• Acting as a liaison between the patient and the medical team
• Helping to identify barriers that may be preventing patients from receiving timely and high-quality healthcare treatment
• Working to find solutions to those barriers

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life
• Amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure
• Amazing benefits
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Dynamic environment that embraces every person

What This Job Offers

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