Care Transitions Specialist & Data Navigator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in the Northern Region seeks a Transitions of Care Assistance Assistant to coordinate and communicate gaps in quality care metrics for TOC patients, working with physicians and staff. The role audits data, supports patient navigation and preventive screening compliance, and helps the care team ensure safe transitions across the healthcare continuum.

This position emphasizes independent work within a collaborative team, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or relevant years in healthcare, medical billing, auditing or related field.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, multitasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with PC, Google Docs and EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Audit clinical data and coordinate gaps in quality care metrics.
• Assist with patient navigation and preventive screening compliance.
• Communicate with healthcare team to support transitions of care.
• Meet clinical quality guidelines and document outcomes.
• Support workflows that promote safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Presentation skills

PC & Google Docs proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in healthcare or related field

Registry skills

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Medical billing software

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in the Northern Region seeks a Transitions of Care Assistance Assistant to coordinate and communicate gaps in quality care metrics for TOC patients, working with physicians and staff. The role audits data, supports patient navigation and preventive screening compliance, and helps the care team ensure safe transitions across the healthcare continuum.

This position emphasizes independent work within a collaborative team, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to