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Clearway Pain Solutions Institute
Care Navigator
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What they do
A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
$54,174 / year median in Maryland
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Care Navigator
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university WITH three (3) years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Must have knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
- Must be proficient with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g.: Athena).
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.
- Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
- Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail.
- Must possess strong organization skills.
- Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning.
- Must be able to meet predefined quality standards.
- Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all time.
- Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.
- All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- LPN, RN, CMA, or Social Work
- Prior experience in the mental health and/or primary care fields.
Driving/Travel:
The employee must have reliable transportation. While the primary workplace may be closest to the employee's home, work assignments could be in any of the Company's locations.Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Range:
$17.00/Hr- $19.00/Hr