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.
Assist Unit Leadership in assessing patient's functioning as well as developing and implementing treatment plans and services as patient's needs warrant.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Services related field, medical related field, customer service, client/patient interfacing experience required OR Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct care services to patient on an individual and group basis, to include but not limited to activities of daily living, social, and psychiatric rehabilitation per treatment plan, as directed by Unit Leadership. Participates in the development of a comprehensive treatment plan sharing patient's needs and wants as communicated by patient directly through patient surveys, collaterals, and treatment team. Documents and communicates patient response to treatment effectively and accurately and in a timely manner according to Program Policies and Procedures. Provides comprehensive care to patients in a professional and caring manner and is able to take appropriate actions and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary team. Documents and communicates patient response to treatment effectively and accurately and in a timely manner according to Program Policies and Procedures. Intercedes on behalf of customer to ensure they have access to required services. Participates in the peer review process and utilizes quality improvement techniques to improve quality and reduce costs. Participates as a member of multidisciplinary team by providing feedback, maintain professional relationships, providing program and patient specific feedback and recommendations. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Understands and practices established RGHS policies, procedures, goals, standards of care, quality improvement activities, safety, and environmental and infection control.
EDUCATION
AS (Required)
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE
$20.00 - $26.00
CITY:
Clifton Springs
POSTAL CODE
14432 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
