Patient Navigator - Care Coordination - 004
Job DescriptionWe are searching for a Patient Navigator - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting.
In this position, you will provide support for the coordination of patient care activities and assist patients navigate through all the steps in obtaining the necessary and appropriate care.
Additionally, you will ensure a seamless transition from inpatient to the post-discharge follow-up in the outpatient clinic, liaise with the patients/families and required outpatient services, and assist the patient with coping with their illness.
Think you've got what it takes?
Qualifications:
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption High school diploma or GED 1 year experience in a health care setting, including being a personal caregiver or in home health Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred Experience with EPIC highly preferred Previous experience with Medicaid (Title 19) a plus Experience working within a clinic setting and/or home health setting preferred
Responsibilities:
Develop a relationship with the patient/their family prior to discharge and facilitate the inpatient-to-outpatient transition, communicate with the patient/family during initial discharge period, and track the care coordination needs while they are in transition Interview and obtain data about the patient's progress towards their goals and work with the patient to modify an individualize the care plan (if necessary) Serve as the primary source of contact for paneled patients and support the patient hand-off to the multidisciplinary team Schedule appointments, assist with the coordination of medical transportation, send prescriptions, and assist with DME requests Collaborate with key stakeholders to assist with the coordination of activities Maintain all assigned databases to ensure data is complete and accurate Greet new patients and present new patient educational materials, and ensure proper patient understanding of all services offered Provide assistance to the care coordinator by partnering with community organizations involved in the interests of the pediatric population and liaise with patients regarding their access to their health team members Monitor and report patient/caregiver resou Recommended Skills Care Coordination Databases Diseases And Disorders Health Care Medicaid Multidisciplinary Approach Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In this position, you will provide support for the coordination of patient care activities and assist patients navigate through all the steps in obtaining the necessary and appropriate care.
Additionally, you will ensure a seamless transition from inpatient to the post-discharge follow-up in the outpatient clinic, liaise with the patients/families and required outpatient services, and assist the patient with coping with their illness.
Think you've got what it takes?
Qualifications:
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption High school diploma or GED 1 year experience in a health care setting, including being a personal caregiver or in home health Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred Experience with EPIC highly preferred Previous experience with Medicaid (Title 19) a plus Experience working within a clinic setting and/or home health setting preferred
Responsibilities:
Develop a relationship with the patient/their family prior to discharge and facilitate the inpatient-to-outpatient transition, communicate with the patient/family during initial discharge period, and track the care coordination needs while they are in transition Interview and obtain data about the patient's progress towards their goals and work with the patient to modify an individualize the care plan (if necessary) Serve as the primary source of contact for paneled patients and support the patient hand-off to the multidisciplinary team Schedule appointments, assist with the coordination of medical transportation, send prescriptions, and assist with DME requests Collaborate with key stakeholders to assist with the coordination of activities Maintain all assigned databases to ensure data is complete and accurate Greet new patients and present new patient educational materials, and ensure proper patient understanding of all services offered Provide assistance to the care coordinator by partnering with community organizations involved in the interests of the pediatric population and liaise with patients regarding their access to their health team members Monitor and report patient/caregiver resou Recommended Skills Care Coordination Databases Diseases And Disorders Health Care Medicaid Multidisciplinary Approach Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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