PATIENT NAVIGATOR

Patient NavigatorTo continue as an eminent healthcare provider on Long Island, dedicating ourselves to providing exceptional health care for all our patients and to transform both the lives of the individual, and the community, for the better, one person at a time.To provide access to equitable, optimal healthcare by improving the overall wellness of all individuals in our communities and delivering high quality comprehensive patient centered care.To provide whole person care that will ensure that all patients have access to primary, specialty and social health care to achieve and maintain optimal wellness at a transparent and affordable cost.The Harmony Healthcare Long Island is a non-profit healthcare organization with 7 health centers, providing primary care and preventative medicine in the following locations in Nassau County: Roosevelt, Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Oceanside, and New Cassel/Westbury. In addition, the Harmony Healthcare Long Island has 4 school-based health centers, WIC offices (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) in 3 locations, and a Health Home Care Coordination program. As federally qualified health centers, we serve the individuals in our communities, providing enhanced services, expanded hours and reduced prescription pricing, while raising the level of care. We treat patients regardless of income, residency or immigration status.The Harmony Healthcare Long Island offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and competitive base compensation along with health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401-K with company match, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more.The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.Responsibilities:Schedule appointments for all Specialty Services and Diagnostic Imaging at NUMC, within the health center, or at an outside facility and review as directed by providersReview details and expectations about the referral with patientsResponsible for obtaining pre-authorizations for all Specialty Services and Diagnostic Imaging depending on the insurance planTrack the status of all Specialty Services and Diagnostic Imaging referrals for patients referred to NUMC, within the health center, and at outside facilities and send consult reports to providers for reviewEffectively communication referral status with clinical team members to ensure care coordination and meet Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standardsCoordinates with clinical team on patient inquiries regarding referralProvide coverage for the medical records clerk; process medical records requests from patients, outside facilities, and insurance companiesServes as a liaison between NUMC and health center regarding any questions or concerns about Specialty Services, Diagnostic Imaging, and authorizationsLink patients to community resources as neededOther related duties as assignedQualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredProfessional, well organized, and detail orientedStrong customer service skillsExcellent communication skills and the ability to communicate (both written and orally) effectivelyMust demonstrate excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environmentProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to utilize standard office equipment (phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, email/voicemail)Prior experience in health care and the use of EHR systemsBilingual in English and Spanish/Creole highly preferredPhysical ability to perform functions of job (lifting, mobility and manual dexterity)Salary: $24.00-$26.00/hourMore Information: This is a non-exempt position.