PATIENT NAVIGATOR (PER DIEM)
Company: Cooper University Health Care
Location: Camden
Posted on: July 14, 2025
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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
Briefly explain the job’s overall objective: Bridge the gap between
clinician and patient, by providing individual support and
assistance in navigating the health care system to provide
continuity of care. Working with current RN Navigator disease team
to provide non-clinical support regarding scheduling, pre cert
process, follow up calls and record retrieval for timely
appointments Call new patients within 24 hours of visit to CCI to
check in regarding follow up appointments and needs. Work with CPN,
Navigators, Social Work, Dieticians, Call Center, Providers,
Radiology scheduling, chemo scheduling, and phone triage to support
patients needs Participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounding on
inpatient oncology unit, and identify needs and opportunities for
coordination of care, follow up and scheduling Act as a member of
the Transition of Care team assisting patients in transitioning
from inpatient to outpatient areas without interruption in services
and care Assist in connecting patients to services for support (ie:
social work, financial counseling) Tracking of all patient
contacts, follow ups, barriers to care and outcomes Ensures the
delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer
services Participates in interdepartmental and ancillary activities
to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care. Responsible for all
core competencies and Cooper standards of care Experience Required
Experience working in a healthcare office setting, or community
outreach and education required. Knowledge of health care,
inpatient/outpatient settings, Oncology specific patient population
Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work well with
people of various backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.
Ability to take direction, follows through with tasks, and work
independently. Flexibility, optimism, and a cooperative working
style. Education Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent;
clinical training (i.e. MA, CNA, LPN) a plus. Special Requirements
Fluency in Spanish preferred. Competent in basic computer skills;
knowledge of using an electronic health records system
preferred.
Keywords: Cooper University Health Care, Baltimore , PATIENT NAVIGATOR (PER DIEM), Healthcare , Camden, Maryland
