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Cooper University Health Care
POPULATION CARE COORDINATOR-PRN
Career Insights for Patient Advocate / 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.
$55,771 / year median in New Jersey
+18% projected growth
Job Description
About us At 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 our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description Support and participates in the Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH) concepts of care coordination and team- based care. Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate healthcare options and services with the goal of increasing the likelihood of improvement to the health status of identified populations across the continuum.
- Follow established PCC workflow for utilization and self-management support
- Participate in PCMH activities which include but are not limited to: hospital discharge follow-up, care planning, coordination of services, and communication between care providers
- Collaborate with patient's medical/health and community-based providers to establish mutual goal-setting including patients and their families/caregivers, utilizing self-management tools.
- Provide outreach, care management and education for disease self-management per patient centered goals.