Patient Navigator

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

RWJBH is seeking a Temporary Navigator for the Indian Medical Program at the Somerset campus. This is a full time temporary day position at 40 hours/week, target start date mid-June through December.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience in project and/or data management is required, preferably within the healthcare field
• Bilingual in English and Hindi and Telgu or Tamil; additional Indian dialects a plus

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The Navigator of the Indian Medical Program is responsible for building effective working relationships with affiliated and non-affiliated physicians, senior centers, hospital providers, family members/caregivers, and community organizations to improve individualized patient care coordination and reduce barriers across the health care continuum
• The Navigator will coordinate physician office visits, outpatient treatment, surgical and specialist referral appointments, transportation arrangement, accompany patients to offsite physician offices and/or hospital departments to provide language support
• The Navigator is also responsible for community outreach, events, communication, and education,

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.