Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.
This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days.
A minimum of 2 years related experience is required.
Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Job Duties:
- Responsible for the coordination of pre and post hospital care.
- Serves as the liaison between the patient and caregivers.
- Coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary clinics.
- Performs duties as a patient navigator guiding incoming calls and facilitating entrance of new patients into the multi-disciplinary program.
- Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs.
- Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.
- Provides clinical support to the provider and patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers in coordinating and implementing the patient's plan of care including evaluation, treatment, follow-up and surveillance.
- Communicates with patient via mail, telephone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care Coordinates patient and interdisciplinary activities to meet the needs of a defined group of patients.
- Acts as an effective resource.
- Coordinat's patient activities through the interdisciplinary clinics as appropriate.
- Reinforces patient and family education based on individual needs either in person or by telephone.
- Coordinates patient activities through available support services, such as support groups and social services as appropriate.
- Maintains systems and processes to assure timely follow-up and surveillance of post-follow-up patients.
- Provides nursing care and assists physician and procedures.
- Educates other team members in area of expertise.
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