PATIENT NAVIGATOR

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Harmony Health Care Long Island

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Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Roosevelt, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

The Patient Navigator is responsible for scheduling appointments, obtaining pre-authorizations, and tracking referral statuses for specialty services and diagnostic imaging. They also serve as a liaison between various healthcare entities and assist patients in accessing community resources.

Harmony Healthcare is seeking a Patient Navigator with a High School diploma (or equivalent) and strong customer service and communication skills. The role involves scheduling appointments, obtaining pre-authorizations, tracking referrals, and linking patients to community resources. Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish/Creole) and prior healthcare/EHR experience are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Detail Oriented

Microsoft Office

EHR Systems

Bilingual

Job Description

OUR VISION

To continue as an eminent healthcare provider on Long Island, dedicating ourselves to providing exceptional health care for all our patients and to transform both the lives of the individual, and the community, for the better, one person at a time.

OUR MISSION

To provide access to equitable, optimal healthcare by improving the overall wellness of all individuals in our communities and delivering high quality comprehensive patient centered care.

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

To provide whole person care that will ensure that all patients have access to primary, specialty and social health care to achieve and maintain optimal wellness at a transparent and affordable cost.

The Harmony Healthcare Long Island is a non-profit healthcare organization with 7 health centers, providing primary care and preventative medicine in the following locations in Nassau County: Roosevelt, Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Oceanside, and New Cassel/Westbury. In addition, the Harmony Healthcare Long Island has 4 school-based health centers, WIC offices (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) in 3 locations, and a Health Home Care Coordination program. As federally qualified health centers, we serve the individuals in our communities, providing enhanced services, expanded hours and reduced prescription pricing, while raising the level of care. We treat patients regardless of income, residency or immigration status.

The Harmony Healthcare Long Island offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and competitive base compensation along with health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401-K with company match, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more.

JOB TITLE:                           Patient Navigator 

REPORTS TO:                       Practice Manager

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Schedule appointments for all Specialty Services and Diagnostic Imaging at NUMC, within the health center, or at an outside facility  and review as directed by providers
  • Review details and expectations about the referral with patients
  • Responsible for obtaining pre-authorizations for all Specialty Services and Diagnostic Imaging depending on the insurance plan
  • Track the status of all Specialty Services and Diagnostic Imaging referrals for patients referred to NUMC, within the health center, and at outside facilities and send consult reports to providers for review
  • Effectively communication referral status with clinical team members to ensure care coordination and meet Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards 
  • Coordinates with clinical team on patient inquiries regarding referral
  • Provide coverage for the medical records clerk; process medical records requests from patients, outside facilities, and insurance companies
  • Serves as a liaison between NUMC and health center regarding any questions or concerns about Specialty Services, Diagnostic Imaging, and authorizations
  • Link patients to community resources as needed
  • Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Professional, well organized, and detail oriented
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate (both written and orally) effectively 
  • Must demonstrate excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to utilize standard office equipment (phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, email/voicemail)
  • Prior experience in health care and the use of EHR systems
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish/Creole highly preferred
  • Physical ability to perform functions of job (lifting, mobility and manual dexterity)

SALARY:                                $23.00-$25.00/hour

MORE INFORMATION:    This is a non-exempt position.

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Harmony Health Care Long Island

Harmony Healthcare Long Island in Nassau County, New York offers a comprehensive array of health and supportive services in a single health center setting. Our mission is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventative health care, and to improve the health status of the community, especially for the medically underserved and vulnerable, regardless of citizenship, insurance status, or ability to pay. We currently operate Health Centers in Elmont, Freeport, Hempstead, Roosevelt, and Westbury/New Cassel. Our comprehensive services include adult and pediatric medicine, women's health (OB/GYN, mammography, and family planning), laboratory, radiology, dental, health screening for cancer, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted disease, nutrition, behavioral health, podiatry, cardiology, optometry, WIC, Care Management, and enabling social services.

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