Lay Patient Navigator

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Discount programs

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Foundation Health is seeking a compassionate Lay Patient Navigator to join the case management team in Alaska. You will guide patients through care plans, navigate systems, and connect resources to promote health equity and better outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating plans, scheduling clinical appointments, providing emotional support, and advocating for patients. Requires navigator certification within 12 months and clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of navigator education/certification program within 12 months of hire/transfer.
• Two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of care coordination, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to teach clinical and non-clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate an evidence-based care plan with the healthcare team.
• Identify patients needing navigator services and schedule clinical appointments.
• Provide emotional and educational support to patients and families.
• Assist patients in understanding diagnoses, treatment options, and resources; advocate for patients.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and document interventions in the EHR.
• Review care plan progress and adjust priorities as patient status changes.
• Support transitions across care continuum and aid self-management.
• Follow patients through inpatient and outpatient care; communicate with team for care coordination.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and professional standards; deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication

Writing skills

Time management

Care coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Patient navigator certification

Tools

Word processing

Database software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Lay Patient Navigator to join our case management team. In this vital role, you will serve as a bridge between patients and healthcare providers, offering guidance, support, and advocacy throughout the healthcare journey. You will work closely with individuals to help them understand their care plans, navigate complex healthcare systems, and connect with necessary resources, ensuring they receive the best care possible. Your efforts will be instrumental in promoting health equity and improving patient outcomes, especially for those facing barriers to care. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a deep commitment to supporting patients, we’d love to have you on our team.

• Compensation: $23.53 - $36.76 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay: Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits:Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits:FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits:Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Shifts Available:- Full-time, 40 hours per week, 4x10- hour shifts Friday-Monday

This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision-making; collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to coordinate an evidence-based plan of care.
• Identifies new and established patients with a diagnosis that requires navigator services.
• Facilitates scheduling of appointments for clinical consultations and support services.
• Provides emotional and educational support for patients and families.
• Assists patients to make informed decisions and participates in patient education by assisting patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and available resources while serving as patient advocate on the multidisciplinary team.
• Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive needs assessments of patients and families and encourages participation in the care plan.
• Documents in the electronic health record, as indicated, all interventions and clinical changes using established care guidelines.
• Reviews results of care plan and readjusts priorities as patients’ status changes.
• Assists transitions patients from one phase of care to the next, including self-management and independence in self-care.
• Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions, collaborates with inpatient care management team. Follows an intervention plan from the time of patient referral, coordinates care among team members, reviews patients’ disposition from care, provides patient information and education, assists patients in obtaining a second opinion, follows patients during treatment, and evaluates care and changing priorities.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core service behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires the knowledge typically achieved with the completion of a patient navigator education/certification program from an accredited organization, association, or university. Certification required within twelve (12) months of hire/transfer depending on specialty.
• Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with two (2) years clinical experience.
• Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as care coordination of services, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services and health services in specialty area.
• Requires effective communication and writing skills, good time management skills and knowledge of word processing and database software applications. Requires the ability to teach both clinical and non-clinical personnel regarding care and diagnostics services. Also requires a good understanding of process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) or related certification preferred.
• Prior Case Management experience preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.