Treatment Navigator

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Treatment Navigator to join MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This role focuses on identifying, linking, and coordinating care for patients across a network of city-wide providers, and engaging hard-to-reach patients to improve health outcomes.

The position emphasizes documentation in the EMR, case conferencing with the care team, and ongoing collaboration to address unmet patient needs across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years' experience completing needs assessments. Familiarity with patient resources in the local surrounding area.
• Mental Health First Aid within 6 months of hire.
• Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across a network of providers and services.
• Maintain EMR documentation and participate in care team case conferences.
• Engage hard-to-reach patients to improve health outcomes.
• Participate in needs assessment and networking activities and in ED testing and counseling as assigned.
• Track referrals and follow up to address unmet patient needs.

Skills

Needs assessments

Patient resources knowledge

Mental Health First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Treatment Navigator to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

The Treatment Navigator helps identify, link, retain and provide overall coordination of care in medical care, medical case management, support services, health education programs, and research opportunities. Coordinates the collaborative efforts of treatment navigation for patients across a network of city-wide providers. Engages hard to reach patients to achieve ultimate health outcomes.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties:

• Consistently demonstrates support for compliance in the performance of job duties and responsibilities by a) developing and maintaining knowledge of, and performing job functions in compliance with, rules, regulations, policies, and statutes that affect his/her job.

• Maintains knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with MedStar Health and MedStar Health Research Institute policies and procedures. Reports compliance concerns appropriately and timely.

• Maintains clear, accurate and up-to-date documentation in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Participates in case conferencing with the care team to share pertinent information about the patient's current environment and medical status.

• Participates in case finding activities. Participates in needs assessment and networking activities. Participates in testing and counseling efforts in the Emergency Department and other locations as assigned.

• Referral tracking and follow-up services. Works closely with care team to identify unmet needs that might impact patient wellness and assist the team with prioritizing those needs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 1-2 years' experience completing needs assessments. Familiarity with patient resources in the local surrounding area.

• Mental Health First Aid within 6 months of hire.

• Some college preferred.

This position has a hiring range of USD $46,758.00 - USD $82,680.00 /Yr.