What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator position at Anna Jaques Hospital?
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Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Job Description:
Patient Navigator - 40 hrs/wk, days
The goal of the Cancer Center Patient Navigator (PN) is to navigate newly diagnosed patients to receive timely, patient-centered care at the Cancer Center. The PN will engage patients, create a trusting relationship, navigate patients to Cancer Center appointments, and closely communicate with a patient’s entire care team based on clearly outlined goals and identified patient needs. The navigator’s interventions might include education, appointment reminders; help with insurance, transportation, navigating the Cancer Center, assisting in finding appropriate child care, interpreting, connecting the patient to psychosocial and/or palliative care teams, and physically escorting the patient to appointments.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two to three years of experience working in community or health settings preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to impacting the care of high-risk patients.
• Knowledge of complex patient issues preferred.
• Experience working as a patient navigator/community health worker preferred.
• Knowledge of the Core Competencies for Patient Navigator/Community Health Workers
▪ Ability to speak another language a plus.
FLSA Status:
ExemptAs a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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