Patient Navigator

Mercytn; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Mercy Community Healthcare in Franklin, TN is hiring a full-time Patient Navigator to help patients and families access services, coordinate care, and advocate for needs. You will facilitate referrals between primary care and subspecialists, link patients with social service agencies to address SDOH needs, and ensure timely documentation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), strong communication, and comfort working with diverse populations; bilingual

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• Bachelor's preferred in a medical or social service field.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred; strong communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient ambassador to help patients and their families receive services.
• Facilitate referrals between primary care and subspecialists.
• Link patients with social service agencies to address SDOH needs.
• Maintain and update all patient interactions through proper and timely documentation.
• Advocate for needed services on behalf of patients, such as assistance with medication costs or transportation barriers.
• Help patients apply for financial assistance and reduce barriers to care.
• Treat patients with respect and dignity, portraying cultural competency in your awareness of the diverse needs of the patients served.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Cultural competency

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

# Patient NavigatorFranklin, TN 37167## Description**Mercy Community Healthcare**is looking to hire a full-time **Patient Navigator**. We are looking for energetic, self-motivated individuals, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve in our community.**Mercy's Mission**: The mission of Mercy Community Healthcare is to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families. We provide care to the uninsured, underinsured and insured through pediatric and adult primary care, mental and behavioral health services, and coordination of patient support services.**What Is In It for You?*** Work for a place with mission and purpose.* Work with great people around you.* Great benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401(k).* Make a difference in your community.**What Is This Job All About?*** Serve as a patient ambassador to help patients and their families receive services.* Facilitate referrals between primary care and subspecialists.* Link patients with social service agencies to address SDOH needs.* Maintain and update all patient interactions through proper and timely documentation.* Advocate for needed services on behalf of patients, such as assistance with medication costs or transportation barriers.* Help patients apply for financial assistance and reduce barriers to care.* Treat patients with respect and dignity, portraying cultural competency in your awareness of the diverse needs of the patients served.## Qualifications**What We Need from You:*** Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of medical office experience preferred. Bachelor's preferred in a medical or social service field.* Substantial interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, their families, and to collaborate care with other health team members.* Must possess good written and verbal communication skills and ability to multitask and manage time appropriately.* Possess personal values consistent with the family-centered approach to care and be sensitive in dealing with culturally and economically diverse patient populations.* Computer skills required and include Word, Outlook, and Excel.* Experience working with an EMR (Electronic Medical Record) is preferred.* A basic knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceuticals is preferred.* Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.The Patient Navigator is an integral part of patient care at Mercy. Are you up for this great opportunity? Apply Today!!