Job Description

Description:

Patient Care Navigator II - FT

Bluegrass Care Navigators - Lexington, KY

Schedule

: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm


At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference for our families. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

We Offer:

Competitive Pay Comprehensive benefits package Autonomy in your workday Flexible Schedules to support work/life balance (select positions) Mileage Reimbursement for work-related driving Up to 24 days of PTO accrued within the first year of employment 8 Paid Holidays (including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve) Educational Assistance up to $3,000 per year & College Tuition Discounts Free Continuing Education Credits

About the role:

This position is responsible to provide care coordination, admit patients in electronic medical record system, schedule patients, triage incoming calls/messages, and potentially travel with the provider to assist with home visits and/or patient need assessments. Assist Primary and Palliative Care Nurse when needed. Responsible for a variety of clerical and support duties including typing correspondence and documents, special projects, faxing, errands outside organizational office and other clerical support as required. Cross-cover palliative care service lines as needed.


Requirements:
GED or High School Diploma; One-year certificate from college or technical school; or a minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program (CMA) or registered Medical Assistant Program (RMA) and completion of a clinical externship. Medical Assistant Certification. Experience in primary care, geriatric care; hospice or palliative care preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision. Demonstrates the ability to work well with health care professionals and an interdisciplinary team. Ability to read and interpret documents, policies and procedures, procedural manuals, and operating instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Professional oral and written communication skills with ability to speak effectively and interact with staff and community. Ability to interpret and apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Knowledgeable of and proficient in a variety of computer programs including word processing and spreadsheets, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point. Ability to operate various office equipment including computer, copier, facsimile machine. Current Kentucky driver's license with unlimited access to a reliable vehicle. * Employees will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.