Patient Navigator - University of Miami
Medley, FL
About the Job
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf) .
+ The Department of UHealth Connect has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Navigator to work in Medley, FL. The Patient Navigator facilitates patients’ ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers. The Patient Navigator facilitates patients’ ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers.
+ Conducts patient evaluations to obtain information necessary for the development of an effective treatment plan.
+ Ensures patients have access to insurance and social service programs for which they are eligible.
+ Provides patient reminders of upcoming appointments and acts as liaison between patients and providers.
+ Identifies and resolves real or perceived barriers to care.
+ Educates and counsels patients on issues related to their health and life situations.
+ Maintains current knowledge of community health, welfare resources, and any other programs available to patients.
+ Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
+ Maintain a working knowledge of medical symptoms, signs, and anatomical systems to identify and differentiate type and urgency of medical need.
+ Maintain knowledge of insurance referral requirements to ensure access based on third party reimbursement criteria.
+ Ensure that the appropriate appointment and registration information is documented at time of scheduling.
+ Adhere to policies and procedures regarding appointment scheduling and registration processes, performing these tasks accurately with attention to detail to ensure the highest quality standards.
+ Adhere to standards provided by the HIPPA Privacy Office related to patient privacy and confidentiality.
+ Initiate pre-registration process and coordinate with the Central Insurance Verification and Patient Access teams to assure pre-registration in the appropriate facility prior to the appointment.
+ Provide verification of enrollment and deductible status for persons enrolled in the School's special contract programs.
+ Notify appropriate parties of the appointment time, referral criteria, insurance verification, and prior authorization requirements. .
+ Contact insurance company through telephone; inquire about patient information and benefits.
+ Inquire via insurance companies and HMO’s about referral, authorization information and letters.
+ Intervene as liaison/advocate for patients, physicians, and staff in facilitating ease of care. Assist in identifying trouble spots and problem patterns in the provision of care.
+ Intercede for the patient as needed to obtain prompt, efficient, effective care (e.g. medical explanations, reduced waiting, billing inquiries, cost estimates).
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ High School diploma or equivalent required
+ Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience required
+ Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
+ Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
+ Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
+ Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
+ Ability to understand and follow instructions.
+ Building partnership with local community physicians and referral sources to the UHealth Systems.
+ Maintaining communication with patients and the healthcare providers to monitor patient satisfaction with the patient care experience.
+ Arranging any special needs such as transportation, interpreting services, etc… as needed for the patient’s appointment.
+ Facilitate financial support, assistance with paper work or medical records and linkage to follow-up services.
+ Prepare routine departmental correspondence to referring agencies and primary care providers.
+ Serve as a liaison between the patients, the UHealth Systems, Medical Providers in order to increase the utilization of appropriate primary care and tertiary services.
+ Will work to maximize patient use of appropriate and established health services, assists and guides patients in receiving medical services, educates patients on the appropriate utilization of care, appointments and treatments services, ensures that patients are able to access and keep medical appointments.
+ Appointment setting and referral management as defined
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
c103
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf) .
+ The Department of UHealth Connect has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Navigator to work in Medley, FL. The Patient Navigator facilitates patients’ ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers. The Patient Navigator facilitates patients’ ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers.
+ Conducts patient evaluations to obtain information necessary for the development of an effective treatment plan.
+ Ensures patients have access to insurance and social service programs for which they are eligible.
+ Provides patient reminders of upcoming appointments and acts as liaison between patients and providers.
+ Identifies and resolves real or perceived barriers to care.
+ Educates and counsels patients on issues related to their health and life situations.
+ Maintains current knowledge of community health, welfare resources, and any other programs available to patients.
+ Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
+ Maintain a working knowledge of medical symptoms, signs, and anatomical systems to identify and differentiate type and urgency of medical need.
+ Maintain knowledge of insurance referral requirements to ensure access based on third party reimbursement criteria.
+ Ensure that the appropriate appointment and registration information is documented at time of scheduling.
+ Adhere to policies and procedures regarding appointment scheduling and registration processes, performing these tasks accurately with attention to detail to ensure the highest quality standards.
+ Adhere to standards provided by the HIPPA Privacy Office related to patient privacy and confidentiality.
+ Initiate pre-registration process and coordinate with the Central Insurance Verification and Patient Access teams to assure pre-registration in the appropriate facility prior to the appointment.
+ Provide verification of enrollment and deductible status for persons enrolled in the School's special contract programs.
+ Notify appropriate parties of the appointment time, referral criteria, insurance verification, and prior authorization requirements. .
+ Contact insurance company through telephone; inquire about patient information and benefits.
+ Inquire via insurance companies and HMO’s about referral, authorization information and letters.
+ Intervene as liaison/advocate for patients, physicians, and staff in facilitating ease of care. Assist in identifying trouble spots and problem patterns in the provision of care.
+ Intercede for the patient as needed to obtain prompt, efficient, effective care (e.g. medical explanations, reduced waiting, billing inquiries, cost estimates).
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ High School diploma or equivalent required
+ Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience required
+ Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
+ Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
+ Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
+ Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
+ Ability to understand and follow instructions.
+ Building partnership with local community physicians and referral sources to the UHealth Systems.
+ Maintaining communication with patients and the healthcare providers to monitor patient satisfaction with the patient care experience.
+ Arranging any special needs such as transportation, interpreting services, etc… as needed for the patient’s appointment.
+ Facilitate financial support, assistance with paper work or medical records and linkage to follow-up services.
+ Prepare routine departmental correspondence to referring agencies and primary care providers.
+ Serve as a liaison between the patients, the UHealth Systems, Medical Providers in order to increase the utilization of appropriate primary care and tertiary services.
+ Will work to maximize patient use of appropriate and established health services, assists and guides patients in receiving medical services, educates patients on the appropriate utilization of care, appointments and treatments services, ensures that patients are able to access and keep medical appointments.
+ Appointment setting and referral management as defined
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
c103
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
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