Care Management Navigator II

Job Description

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Group

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUCC Psychosocial On

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $21.61 - $34.04 per hour

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Summary:

The Care Management Navigator II is responsible for providing navigation services to patients engaged in RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center  Care Management Navigator will utilize the established model of care management to support patients engaged with Copley oncology clinics in assessing and addressing patient barriers to care. The Care Management Navigator will provide knowledge, education, and care coordination to empower patients and improve their ability to navigate services and systems.

This role will involve close collaboration with the Copley Cancer Center social workers and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care.

This position is part of the Supportive Oncology department, a multidisciplinary team supporting the Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Center Customer Service Standards.

Other information:

Required

Job Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED and 3 or more year of experience in a healthcare or hospital ambulatory related setting.

2 years of navigator or a combination of a navigator and care coordinator experience with Comprehensive knowledge of multiple aspects of the program to provide coverage as needed for missing navigators

2 years of experience with electronic medical records

Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with case management-related service functions such as: patient interviews, discharge planning/social service basic assessment and referral processes, community resources, finance and payer communication processes and information systems.

Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office programs required

Advocacy, Cultural Mediation/Competency

Written, verbal and exceptional interpersonal communication skills including providing emotional support and information for patients, helping patients understand their diagnoses, and maintaining communication with patients, families and health care providers to monitor patient satisfaction with the care experience

Ability to multi-task, function independently, organize, and be self-motivated.

Preferred

Job Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associates degree (health related area of focus such as social work, psychology or medical terminology) preferred.

QBS Certification preferred if bilingual

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Competencies:

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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