What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator – Oncology, San Luis Obispo/Atascadero position at UCLA Health?
Description
In this role, you will serve as the Patient Navigator in the assigned Hematology-Oncology clinics working to optimize the patient experience by assuring smooth patient flow, minimal wait times, and overall patient satisfaction. You will be expected to use in-depth knowledge of UCLA Health’s processes and resources to creatively and effectively facilitate patient care and the overall patient experience. You will also will act as a customer service advocate within all aspects of patient care working in a team setting that provides communication support to patients and their families, physicians, and clinic staff.
Salary range: $34.37/hr - $47.31/hr
Qualifications
Required:
- Ability to make independent judgments and to evaluate complex issues.
- Administrative abilities to resolve complex and sensitive issues with diplomacy.
- Oral communication skills to speak with individuals of varying backgrounds to obtain and convey specific information.
- Skill in working independently with a minimal amount of direction.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and administrative personnel.
- Knowledge of contact persons in order to direct patients to appropriate departments in an effort to resolve issues and provide patient-related materials.
- Ability to speak to individuals using appropriate grammar and vocabulary to obtain information, explain policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of medical oncology terminology.
- Working knowledge of University policies, procedures and forms as they relate to performance of job duties
- Skill in performing duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
- Computer skills should include working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as experience with electronic medical record systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of appointment and encountering procedures.
- Knowledge of insurance authorization and verification process.
- Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices and procedures
- 1 year oncology related work experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Salary : $34 - $47
