Per Diem Patient Navigator: Care Access & Support

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami UHealth System is seeking a per diem Patient Navigator to work at Sylvester Support Service Building in Miami. This role focuses on patient evaluations, ensuring access to insurance and social services, and acting as a liaison between patients and providers.

It also involves handling medical records and providing administrative support. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Certification requirements depend on department.
• Strong communication and technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient evaluations to obtain information for treatment planning.
• Ensures patients access to insurance and social services for which they are eligible.
• Reminds patients of appointments and liaises with providers.
• Identifies and resolves barriers to care.
• Educates patients on health and life issues.
• Maintains knowledge of community health and welfare resources.
• Handles patient communications and requests medical records.
• Prepares, tracks, and processes medical records and pathology specimens.
• Provides administrative support and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

The University of Miami UHealth System is seeking a per diem Patient Navigator to work at Sylvester Support Service Building in Miami. This role focuses on patient evaluations, ensuring access to insurance and social services, and acting as a liaison between patients and providers.

It also involves handling medical records and providing administrative support. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong communication and