Patient Navigator Non Clinical Req #: 0000194175
Category: Clerical / Administrative Support
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: DOH HIV DHTS Grant
Location: NPC PLAZA BLDG, 654 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Overview:

The Patient Navigator will provide a warm hand-off to providers, escort patients to appointments, provide patient education, and maintain contact with patients throughout their care. In addition, the Patient Navigator will coordinate internal and external referrals for prevention, support and wellness services, specifically integrated screenings and provide continuous support for all clients who have been tested for HIV regardless of test result.

Qualifications:

Required:

Associate Degree required

Preferred:

Bi-lingual, and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently, highly preferredExperience in a healthcare setting is highly desirableProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Scheduling Requirements:

Monday Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Require some weekends and attend Community Health Events that occur

Essential Functions:

Advocate for clients who have legal benefit concernsAssess client needs, prepare appropriate individual service plans and maintain recordsAssist clients in implementing the service plan by networking and referral, internally and/or to other community resourcesAssist homeless or precariously-housed clients towards more stable housingAssist with insurance and benefit applicationsAttend and participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferencesConduct referral and linkage activities to housing, food programs and other customer needsCoordinate with social services and insurance companies or other financial services to ensure the ability to pay for careDevelop and maintain a database of professional contactsEnsure confidentiality of all recordsEstablish, maintain and update client case records using approved agency forms and proceduresMaintain and update client information in a specific databaseMaintain working relationships with other community providersPrepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and proceduresProvide relevant literature to clients and members of the communityProvide written reports and maintain statistics as requiredRepresent the agency at community events, meetings, and conferences

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer