COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATOR
Camden, NJ Job ID 10116 Job Type Part Time Shift Day Specialty Clerical/AdministrativeAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Identify and screen patients for social determinants of health and connect them to appropriate resources
Essential functions and responsibilities include:
- Work with staff to identify eligible patients for project
- Introduce the screening tool to patients and assist patients who require extra help completing the screening tool
- Work with clinical and administrative staff to relay appropriate screening information
- Screen patients for unmet health-related social needs (e.g utilities, interpersonal violence, food insecurity and housing).
- Provide printed resources to eligible patients for their specific unmet social needs.
- Offer community referral summary to eligible patients and encourage them to seek services on their own
- Offer navigation service to eligible patients and complete an intake survey, if they are willing
- Document outreach encounters in electronic medical record
Experience Required
Emergency Department experience preferred
EPIC EMR experience preferred
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent clinical healthcare experience.
Special Requirements
Exceptional ability to communicate to various levels of reading abilities.
Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail required.
Strong oral/written communication skills are a must.
Spanish speaking is a benefit.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and productively with clinicians, administrators, patients, and other individuals from various backgrounds and skill sets.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Able to manage multiple priorities, utilize effective time management skills, and exercise sound judgment
About the Area
With the help of Cooper, I have obtained my Epic Certification as well as my Masters in Business Administration. Cooper has really been supportive and really helpful in helping me to develop professionally and personally they really believe in a strong work-life balance.
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