Patient Navigator - Hepatology - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Full-Time Days

Job Details

The Hepatology Patient Navigator will contribute expertise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the provision of quality cost effective care for patients and their caregivers. Navigator will provide ongoing patient management for the patients with Liver Disease. The Hepatology Patient Navigator will provide and coordinate patient education and resources to meet indicator outcomes. Will serve as an integrator between physician/PA and other disciplines to expedite interventions which optimize clinical outcomes.

• Assist patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and available resources.
• Educates patients and their families about available services
• Serves as liaison between patients and care providers
• Facilitate appointment and support services
• Coordinate collection of data, tracking of outcomes with cancer registry staff.
• Coordinates care conferences preparing concise patient summaries for use by care team. Documents recommendations using standard protocols
• Assist with outreach efforts and screening activities.

Job Description

• High School Diploma required; Associate's degree preferred or at least 3 years of clinical experience in Specialty Medicine and/or patient navigation required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must have knowledge of all commercial and managed care health insurances.
• PC proficiency required, Windows ,Microsoft Office
• Data base management and spreadsheet knowledge required.
• Familiarity with patient medical records and electronic medical record systems required.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills 
• Able to work in a self directed environment, ability to work with and lead teams.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.