Patient Navigator Complex Care Coordinator

Partner's Healthcare; Danvers (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Danvers

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. in Danvers, MA is seeking a healthcare navigator to work closely with patients, families, and providers to ensure a seamless, patient-centered care experience by navigating the healthcare system and coordinating resources.

You will educate patients about conditions and treatment options, connect them with community resources, document interactions, and support care plan adherence while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study required; relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• 1+ years of patient facing, community health, medical office or other related experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare resources, community services, and patient advocacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs and preferences are considered in the care planning process.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care services, appointments, and follow-up plans.
• Assist patients in understanding and adhering to their care plans.
• Identify and connect patients with appropriate healthcare and community resources, such as support groups, financial assistance programs, and transportation services.
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Ensure that patients are informed and empowered to actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient interactions, care plans, and resource referrals.

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Job Summary

Responsible for working closely with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a seamless and patient-centered care experience by assisting with navigating the complexities of the healthcare system, coordinating resources, and providing support to improve patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs and preferences are considered in the care planning process.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care services, appointments, and follow-up plans.
• Assist patients in understanding and adhering to their care plans.
• Identify and connect patients with appropriate healthcare and community resources, such as support groups, financial assistance programs, and transportation services.
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Ensure that patients are informed and empowered to actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient interactions, care plans, and resource referrals.

Qualifications Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field of study required; relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree.1+ years of patient facing, community health, medical office or other related experience strongly preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of healthcare resources, community services, and patient advocacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and case management software.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Schedule and Work Model: Full-time, Monday through Friday, standard business hours.

Hybrid work model: 1 day per week remote from home; 4 days per week in the office at 194 North Street in Danvers, MA.

On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.

Remote Type HybridWork Location 194 North Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $22.22 - $31.71/HourlyGrade 5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.