patient navigator - Somerville, NJ , USA, United States - RWJ Barnabas

Description

The Navigator of the Chinese 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.

• Bachelor s degree in a related field
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience in project and/or data management, preferably within the healthcare field
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin required; additional Chinese dialects a plus.

• Day Shift
• Full-Time

• 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

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.