Patient Navigator: Coordinating Care & Community Resources

Access Community Health Network; Blue Island (IL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Colonial Group in Illinois seeks a Patient Navigator to support patients with recent diagnoses or positive test results by connecting them to social support and primary care. The role emphasizes empathetic counseling, coordinating care, and helping patients access necessary services in a patient-centered setting.

You will conduct home visits, document encounters, and collaborate with care teams while maintaining accurate records to support seamless patient care.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or higher strongly preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and explain treatment plans.
• Organize and manage appointments with healthcare providers to ensure timely care.
• Collaborate with providers, care coordinators, and nurse case managers to improve adherence to recommendations.
• Connect patients to community resources and ensure access to services.
• Document patient encounters and eligibility information in data systems.
• Conduct home and community visits following established policies.

Conoscenze

Patient communication

Care coordination

Documentation

Formazione

Associate degree or higher

Strumenti

EPIC EHR

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Colonial Group in Illinois seeks a Patient Navigator to support patients with recent diagnoses or positive test results by connecting them to social support and primary care. The role emphasizes empathetic counseling, coordinating care, and helping patients access necessary services in a patient-centered setting.

You will conduct home visits, document encounters, and collaborate with care teams while maintaining accurate records to support seamless patient care.