Patient Navigator

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Dec 20, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Patient Navigator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Navigator for the Medicine Department within NJMS- Infectious Disease. The primary purpose of the Patient Navigator is to implement and ensure integrity of the processes to determine eligibility, sliding fee scale, and monitoring cap on charges of eligible Ryan White (RW) patients. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Learn and implement all Ryan White (RW) financial standards; eligibility, sliding fee scale and monitor cap on charges and other grant guidelines as appropriate. Ensure compliance with RW eligibility process in the clinic. Conducts quality controls daily and weekly (e.g. room temperature, freezer temperature, run controls, run performances, in-house and RWJ testing logs) Functions as a team member to organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete work assignments. Remains cognizant of peaks and troughs in work activity and aids others during slow periods. Ensures compliance with University, local, state and federal government project policies and procedures relative to financial transactions. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with providers, members, program partners and program funders
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Position Salary	60543
Annual Minimum Salary	60543.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	72444.00
Annual Maximum Salary	85865.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or two (2) years' experience involving database management and analysis required. Applicants may substitute experience as indicated for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be proficient in computer applications as required by the department. It is imperative that this individual possesses confidentiality, accuracy and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in healthcare environment with healthcare data is a plus with familiarity in HIV highly desirable.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: General office physical demands (walking, typing, procurement, etc.) WORK ENVIRONMENT; Office/clinic/health care environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2917
Posting Open Date	12/20/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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