Patient Care Navigator

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Working collaboratively with the Case Managers, Social Workers and Transitions of Care (TOC) Navigators, the Patient Navigator's primary focus is to educate and connect patients in and to primary care usage, overall wellness and accessing community services.

Job Requirements:

• •         Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patients with information and an understanding of needs assessment.
• •         Be knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to needs of patients/families.
• •         Strong communication and motivational skills.
• •         Experienced in managing assigned caseload of patients.

Education and Experience:

• •         High School Diploma or its equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Health Care, Population Health or other related discipline preferred.
• •         One to two years working in a health care or community based organization preferred.
• •         Strong leadership qualities, problem solving and analytical skills.
• •         Written and oral fluency in English; Spanish a plus.
• •         Basic computer skills.
• •         Good communication skills, such as listening well, and using language appropriately.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.

Salary : $25 - $30