What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator position at ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER?
Job Details
Description
Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.
Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 13 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Care Coordination team! The IBCCP Patient Navigator is responsible for enrolling patients into IBCCP, providing patient navigation for high risk or newly diagnosed patients, and coordinating support groups and events for cancer survivors and those in treatment.
At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Enrolls patients in IBCCP, tracks bills/budget/caseload, enters into Cornerstone
- Provides case management to IBCCP enrollees diagnosed with cancer, works with RN to ensure oversight.
- Provides patient navigation for high risk and newly diagnosed cancer patients, primarily breast cancer, but can include colorectal and cervical cancers as well
- of cases.
- Assists patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options and resources available internally and external to the organization and maintains current knowledge of available resources within the community.
- Coordinates several support groups and events including 2 monthly support groups for breast cancer, two yearly mobile salons that provide items for women in treatment, and 1 yearly cervical cancer and breast cancer event.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of A.A/A.S in Community Health or Health Education, LPN, MA, or equivalent preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
Required:
• At least 2 years in a healthcare setting
- Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using electronic medical records, familiarity with Cornerstone is a plus
Preferred:
- Experience with special populations, especially cancer care population preferred, or the strong desire to learn this population in a short period of time
The Erie Advantage Pledge
WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST
Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:
- Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
- Our voices matter.
- We do things well.
- Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
- We find our career sweet spot at Erie.
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