What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator position at CommonSpirit Health?
Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance*
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*
Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
*for eligible hires and positions
Learn more about Saint Joseph East and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph East
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
The Patient Navigator will act as the key non-clinical contact that identifies needs and provides information about services and processes.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Guide patients through and around barriers within the healthcare system.
- Maintaining communication with patients, families, and health care providers to monitor patient satisfaction.
- Direct patients to resources and manage information.
- Coordinating screenings and appointments.
- Arranging transportation.
- Facilitating follow-up services.
- Facilitating financial support and helping with paperwork.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience | Bachelor’s Degree Two years of related experience in a healthcare environment. |
Required Licensure and Certifications | None |
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Strong customer service skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. |
Salary : $24,000
