Patient Navigator PD

Position Summary:
Provides education and emotional support to patients and helps guide them through the healthcare system. Serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing supportive care services within BCH and in the community.

Key Responsibilities:
Meets with/calls patients and families to review the implementation of care plans. Refers patients to services frequently used in a clinic and specialized services as needed. Explains hospital/community- based resources to patients and families, providing documentation.

• Assesses patients for referrals to resources. Acts as a liaison with internal and community resources. May contact hospital and community resources to ensure access to services.
• May assist patients and families with scheduling multidisciplinary appointments. Reviews appointment schedule and appointment instructions. Coordinates logistics for plan adherence such as appointment reminders and arranging transportation.
• Assists patients with applying for insurance. Provides insurance information to care teams to determine eligibility for services.
• Maintains relationships for accessing community-based resources. Provides outreach and maintains positive working relationships with providers/administrative staff (including physicians, office staff, nurses, and social services staff). Reports outcomes of referrals to referral source.
• Documents patient care and collects required data. Tracks outcomes and supports strategic planning processes. Develops and maintains data.
• Attends and participates in care planning meetings to prepare patients for discharge or continuing care.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma / GED is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Experience:
A minimum of one year of closely-related experience. Experience with the clinic population or work with community resources is preferred.