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Recruitment/Posting Title
Patient Navigator - Part Time
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department
RWJ-Medicine-Hematology/Oncology-ZM0709
Overview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Part TimePatient Navigator for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Navigator for RWJMS-Medicine-Hematology/NJ Regional Hemophilia Program. This position provides patients with assistance in access to healthcare, maintenance of comprehensive bleeding/clotting disorder treatment and medical case management services.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Navigator for RWJMS-Medicine-Hematology/NJ Regional Hemophilia Program. This position provides patients with assistance in access to healthcare, maintenance of comprehensive bleeding/clotting disorder treatment and medical case management services.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Acts as home care liaison at the NJ Regional Hemophilia Program to ensure timely and coordinated patient access to home care services including medication and nursing as part of the treatment protocol/standard of care for patients with bleeding disorders.
- Directly supports access to care by assisting patients to assure attendance at comprehensive annual evaluations, follow up visits, consultations, obtaining referrals, and assisting patients with associated documents (school & travel letters, ie). Collaborates with HTC team in identifying patients in need of this support, contacting patients with appointment reminders, arranging transportation, and assisting non-English speakers in accessing translation services.
- At the direction of the social work coordinator, assists social work coordinator in providing case management and advocacy for identified bleeding and clotting disorder patients who face barriers to receiving comprehensive medical care including barriers relating to inadequate insurance coverage, lack of transportation and language barriers.
- Facilitates access to patient assistance programs for bleeding and clotting disorder patients including provision of program information/forms/applications with direct patient support to ensure submission of paperwork and follow up to confirm services were received.
- In conjunction with the social work coordinator, facilitates communication with Spanish speaking patients with psychosocial needs and acts as liaison for Spanish speaking patients requiring additional supports relating to their bleeding disorder treatment and care.
- Ensures patient access to specialized bleeding and clotting disorder diagnostic testing such as specialized laboratory and genetic testing by contacting insurance plans to gain authorizations. For uninsured patients, assistance with patient applications for Medicaid/Charity Care or other available programs.
- In conjunction with the social work coordinator and program manager of the NJ Regional Hemophilia program, assists in the implementation of the HRSA mandated program to increase access to care for the underserved population which includes Latino/a and other Non-White populations (per HRSA). Duties include Direct patient outreach and provision of educational material.
Position Status
Part Time
Hours Per Week
Part-time working hours 25hrs/wk
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
22S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
59590.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
71303.000
Annual Maximum Salary
84513.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Health, Public Health, Social Work, or other relevant field required; plus two (2) years’ experience in health or community outreach/advocacy related field.
- Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office components required.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills; detail-oriented and ability to manage a multitude of tasks.
- Able to function independently; Ability to multi-task; be empathic, compassionate; committed, dedicated, persistent; & resourceful.
- Fluency in Spanish
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in case management in a healthcare setting.
- Experience working with Latino/a community.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (25) pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST0507
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
