Patient Navigator

The University of Miami UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a part time Patient Navigator (H) 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 available to patients.

• Handle patient communications and contact healthcare facilities for medical records. Address care gaps with the nurse navigator.

• Prepares, tracks, and processes medical records and pathology specimens. Reviews and file medical records for completeness; use tracking systems for accurate documentation.

• Provides administrative support to the department by answering phones, address inquiries, and direct calls or take messages, Copy, fax, emailing, and mailing records while ensuring confidentiality.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.