What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator position at Cherokee Nation?
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
Responsible for guiding patients and their families through the healthcare system in order to receive appropriate care.
Job Duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocates for the patient in understanding their healthcare, insurance, and communication with care providers.
- Coordinates treatment with healthcare teams and collaborates with providers.
- Engages in outreach initiatives to promote clinic/patient relations.
- Collaborates with partners and external entities to increase access to health care and other resources.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
Performs work under direct supervision.
- Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree from a 2-year college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- No additional experience.
COMPETENCIES
Ability to work as part of a team.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attentiveness
- Interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
Job Description: Patient Navigator
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
