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The University of Miami is currently seeking a Patient Navigator to work at Sylvester Cancer Center (SCCC) in Miami. The incumbent facilitates patients' ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Conducts patient evaluations to obtain information necessary for the development of an effective treatment plan.
Ensures patients have access to insurance and social service programs for which they are eligible.
Provides patient reminders of upcoming appointments and acts as liaison between patients and providers.
Identifies and resolves real or perceived barriers to care.
Educates and counsels patients on issues related to their health and life situations.
Maintains current knowledge of community health, welfare resources, and any other programs avallable to patients.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
Telephone responsibilities include, but are not limited to speaking to the patient, and contacting a variety of health care facilities to obtain patient medical record information.
Address barriers and gaps in care with the nurse navigator.
Provides related internal, local, or national resources to the patient, family, or caregiver.
Explains consent for obtaining outside records, and HIPAA (if applicable) to patient; obtains signatures (may be done via email)
Submits signed consent to health care centers as appropriate to initiate retrieval of medical records, pathology slides, x-rays and any other pertinent report
Tracks pending records to ensure delivery prior to clinic visit such as pathology reports etc.
Communicates to the appropriate SDG Nurse Coordinator, if difficult or unable to obtain a pertinent record
Travels within the facility and campus to retrieve records/films/CD/s as needed
Prepares pathology slides and submits for consultation
Returns pathology slide to appropriate institution or patient
Communicates with physician as needed
Assembles, completes, and processes patients' charts as indicated
Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Maintains an accurate clinical record, recording information per hospital policy.
Performs patient call back to complete Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Utilizes UChart and RIS/PACS/Cerner
Reports unusual incidents in a timely manner to appropriate supervisory personnel. o Assist nursing staff in collaboration of multidisciplinary meetings
Assists with other clerical duties, not limited to faxing, scanning, copying
Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent customer service skills are required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
Computer skills Microsoft Office
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H5