Patient Navigator Non Clinical at RWJBarnabas Health – Livingston, New Jersey

Job Title: Patient Navigator Non-Clinical

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Organ Transplants

Req #: 0000207648

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Transplant Patient Navigator will support transplant nurse coordinators and physicians with patient care management as it relates to pre-transplant recipients and donors and the transplant program.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate degree
• Ability and interest to learn clinical information and criteria.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Emphasis on computer literacy and communication skills, such as Microsoft Excel and Word,
• Successful completion of all training and orientation programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift: Day
• Hours: 37.5hrs
• Status: Full-Time
• Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm

Essential Functions:

• The Transplant Patient Navigator will support transplant nurse coordinators and physicians with patient care management as it relates to pre-transplant recipient and donors and the transplant program
• Coordinates patient care under direction of the clinical team including but not limited to coordinating patient testing and scheduling; reviewing clinical correspondence i,e:
  • lab results for appropriate action, transplant database entry
  • monitoring patient lists for compliance with monthly blood specimens
  • obtaining patient medical records
  • assisting the RN or other team members with patient care issues such as blood draw or vital signs
  • Develops relationships with referring physicians, consultants, affiliates, and office staff

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer