At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

100% Remote

Currently Virtua welcomes candidates for 100% remote positions from: AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, KY, MD, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV only.

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Job Summary:

Serves as a point of contact for referring physicians, patients and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within Virtua and in the community. Facilitates patient appointments with specialty physicians.

Position Responsibilities:

Serves as an essential link between patients and all other care providers. Assist patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including educating eligible patients about appropriate clinical research studies and technologies. Adheres to established productivity benchmarks.

Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, dietitians, physician, etc. Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions, and collaborates with inpatient care management resources.

Develops, plans and presents patient education programs and tools.

Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key customers (physicians, office staff, diagnostic staff, nurses, radiology staff, social services staff, etc.)

As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).

Participates in clinical decision making and patient education. Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key customers (physicians, office staff, diagnostic staff, nurses, radiology staff, social services staff, etc.)

Perform data entry and complete all data records with concise patient information and appropriate coding where appropriate to ensure proper tracking of leads.  Understanding of all databases used such as Epic, Finesse, Cisco phone system.

Follows-up with patients pre & postoperatively via telephone and correspondences and collaborates with providers and care team as necessary.  Maintains confidential records and files/screens telephone calls and resolves routine inquiries/problems.  

Develop a thorough understanding of Virtua services including procedures for the proper and timely scheduling of all Virtua’s clinical services. Have knowledge or understanding of insurance plans, medical terminology and financial assistance programs.