Patient Navigator

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

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About The Position

The Patient Navigator provides individual attention and support to patients as they move through the lung cancer screening program, including the screening, diagnostic, and treatment trajectory. The role is responsible for patient education and navigation, beginning with receipt of a referral order, and may include providing information about smoking cessation. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on a weekday day shift with some flexibility in start and end times. Ideal experience includes patient access or patient scheduling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Experience as a patient access representative and/or in patient scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Navigate patients through the screening, diagnostic, and treatment trajectory.
• Track interventions and outcomes.
• Complete and process paperwork and documentation required to enroll patients in appropriate programs.
• Facilitate communication and education with health care staff and providers.
• Provide patient education and navigation for the lung cancer screening program.
• Provide information on smoking cessation.
• Assist patients after receiving their referral order.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

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