Patient Navigator- Per Diem
Patient Navigator- Per Diem
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The University of Miami Health System Department of UMHC SCCC Site Disease has an exciting opportunity for a per diem Patient Navigator to work at Sylvester Cancer Center in Miami. The incumbent 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.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
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.
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.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience required
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
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.
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 Floridas 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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 for additional information.
Job Status:
Part timeEmployee Type:
Temporary-IntermittentPay Grade:
H5Employment Type
Part-Time
