Patient Navigator (H) at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of OBGYN has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Navigator to work in Miami, FL.


The Patient Navigator (H) 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.
  
  


• Handle patient communications and contact healthcare facilities for medical records.
  
  


• Address care gaps with the nurse navigator.
  
  


• Prepares, tracks, and processes medical records and pathology specimens. Reviews and file medical records for completeness; use tracking systems for accurate documentation.
  
  


• Provides administrative support to the department by answering phones, address inquiries, and direct calls or take messages, Copy, fax, emailing, and mailing records while ensuring confidentiality.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

Department Specific Functions



The Department of OBGYN & Reproductive Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a patient/peer navigator. The patient/Peer navigation is at the core of the success of this program, providing streamlined, patient-centered access to medical care, and, to mental health services. The Patient Navigators will promote health equity and access to systems of care for survivors of human trafficking. This person will ideally be a peer with similar life experiences as our clients. Primary functions include helping Persons living with HIV/AIDS successfully access medical, mental health and psycho-social support services; providing the navigational support to do so; serving as the liaison between survivors and the clinical teams to improve adherence to medical care plans, health literacy and outcomes; and, connecting survivors with appropriate social services including housing, employment, insurance, education, transportation, and others. The Patient/Peer Navigator will coordinate clients care with the clinical team and accompany them to every medical appointment. Patient navigators will be trained as doulas and will be able to support prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care for pregnant clients. Patient Navigators are the keystones to the success of Ryan White



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

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience


• 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.
  
  

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.



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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.


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:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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