Patient Navigator & Case Management Specialist

Ultipro; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in the United States seeks a Patient Navigator to support patients through hospital and community services, coordinating appointments and ensuring timely care.

The role involves communicating with patients, families, and providers, maintaining records, and linking to follow-up services. On-call rotation and weekend coverage may be required. Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid ESRD rules and private insurance, plus data entry and MS Office, are desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 years experience in healthcare, hospital or clinic environment.
• Experience in customer relations.
• Ability to understand and apply Medicare and Medicaid ESRD rules and regulations and coordination of benefits requirements.
• Understanding of private insurance industry: PPO, HMO, POS, Medicare Advantage and Indemnity Plans.
• Ability to organize and manage a large volume of incoming documents accurately with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Capable of data entry and productivity utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PP, etc)
• Detail oriented
• Able to work well under heavy workload
• Optimistic, energetic and outgoing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating appointments with providers to ensure timely delivery of diagnostic and treatment services.
• Maintaining communication with patients, families, and the health care providers to monitor patient satisfaction with the care experience.
• Ensuring that appropriate medical records are available at scheduled appointments.
• Facilitating linkages to follow-up services.
• Community outreach and building partnerships with local agencies and groups (e.g., referrals to other services and/or support groups).
• Assist in the Patient Portal process.
• Patient navigator will assist in conducting an effective Utilization Management program along with discharge planning.
• Patient navigator will be part of the Case Management team which will include the possibility of rotating an on call scheduled as well as rotating coverage on the weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relations

Data entry

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ultipro in the United States seeks a Patient Navigator to support patients through hospital and community services, coordinating appointments and ensuring timely care.

The role involves communicating with patients, families, and providers, maintaining records, and linking to follow-up services. On-call rotation and weekend coverage may be required. Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid ESRD rules and private insurance, plus data entry and MS Office, are desirable.