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Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We鈥檙e known for our culture of excellence and delivery聽of unrivaled experiences聽for our patients, their families, the communities we serve鈥nd for each other. Come join us! It鈥檚 the way聽you聽want to be treated.
Summary:
Responsible for creating an environment of service excellence through positive interactions. Patient Navigator is responsible for delivery patient care delivery and management. He or she performs lab draws and other diagnostic testing such as EKG, spirometry, etc. for the assigned offices and providers as needed. Identifies current provider and patient needs, prioritizes, and responds accordingly. Focuses on throughput and efficiency deploying clinical staff and themselves where needed. Ability to effectively evaluate and manage clinical caregivers. Maintains positive and effective relationships with employees, providers, hospital departments, and the public. Assists Medical Assistants as necessary.聽 Directs patient flow between arrival, registration, treatment, and departure.聽 Acts as liaison between patients, their families, visitors, and at times the referring physician office staff.聽
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
Minimum 5 years previous primary care Medical Assistant experience required. Must maintain current CPR and BCLS certifications. Phlebotomy license or experience preferred. Must demonstrate strong communications skills and be committed to customer satisfaction. Ability to work well in team environment. Ability to adapt to changing environment. Must be comfortable with computers and technology.
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Phone triage - Answers phone calls and requests from patients, employees, other physician offices, and pharmacies in a timely manner.聽
Follows up on high-risk patients including hospital follow ups per provider instruction.
Oversees messages and refills requests for all assigned providers. Engages and motivates providers to manage and respond in timely fashion per policy.
Manages telephone calls and communications physician orders to patients and pharmacy. Responds to messages and refill requests per provider instruction and protocol.
Performs diagnostic testing such as EKG, spirometry, audiometry, in-house lab testing such as mono spot, pregnancy tests, strep tests, occupational medicine testing, and venipuncture.
Performs clerical functions as necessary such as answering telephones, medical record processing, operating computer, scheduling appointments, handling billing issues, and signing of Medicare lab forms.
Manages throughput of patient care serving as air traffic control for the assigned providers and offices. Evaluates current needs and responds accordingly.
Department:
SCMG HEDGES (MOKENA)Benefits for You
At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.聽 聽
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Medical, Dental and Vision plans
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Life Insurance
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Flexible Spending Account
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Other voluntary benefit plans
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 PTO and Sick time
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 401(k) plan with a match
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Wellness program
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Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.聽 However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$20.33 - $25.41Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
