Care Navigator - Hospitalists - PRN at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient flow management, Medical terminology, Data collection, Quality metrics, Communication, Billing, Coding, Hospital operations, Care coordination, Liaison, Discharge planning, Administrative support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

position is PRN Works as needed Job Summary: Works collaboratively with the hospitalists, ancillary staff, and administration to provide seamless transition of patient care assignments with the goal of improving through-put and patient satisfaction. Reviews daily physician/patient assignments. Assigns admissions, transfers and consults daily. Responsible for working directly with all physician shifts to coordinate patient assignments to ensure continuity of care, improved patient and physician satisfaction (both hospitalists and referring subspecialties). Works closely with Patient Care Expeditor to help direct patient flow and enhance discharge process. Assists with data collection related to patient assignments, admissions, and discharges. Functions as part of the hospitalist team in meeting quality metrics and benchmarks. Facilitates improved communication among physicians. Assists with data entry of and submission of billing sheets to coding department. Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Associate's Degree in related field Experience: Required: Minimum of at least 3 years hospital experience and knowledge of medical terminology Preferred: 5 years hospital experience Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Preferred: NA Department Position Summary: The Care Navigator functions both collaboratively and independently to meet the needs of the hospitalist group to ensure quality patient care, seamless transition of services, physician satisfaction, and continuity of care. Reports directly to the Medicine Service Line program manager. Directs and assigns admissions, transfers, and consults patients to aid in daily through-put by carrying pager for assignment of patients to provider staff from the emergency room, and transfer center. Works closely with Patient Care Expeditor staff. Assists with quality metrics and data collection as needed. Collects, assimilates and reports quality metrics to the physicians and administration monthly. She will serve as a liaison between physician staff, subspecialties, and administrative staff. The Care Navigator may be required to partner with patients, families, physicians and case management to facilitate the discharge process.

Responsibilities

The Care Navigator coordinates patient assignments, admissions, and transfers to ensure seamless transitions and improved hospital throughput. They also facilitate communication between physicians and staff while collecting and reporting quality metrics.