Care Navigator - Hospitalists - PRN

Works collaboratively with the hospitalists, ancillary staff, and administration to provide seamless transition of patient care assignments with the goal of improving through-put and patient satisfaction. Reviews daily physician/patient assignments. Assigns admissions, transfers and consults daily. Responsible for working directly with all physician shifts to coordinate patient assignments to ensure continuity of care, improved patient and physician satisfaction (both hospitalists and referring subspecialties). Works closely with Patient Care Expeditor to help direct patient flow and enhance discharge process. Assists with data collection related to patient assignments, admissions, and discharges. Functions as part of the hospitalist team in meeting quality metrics and benchmarks. Facilitates improved communication among physicians. Assists with data entry of and submission of billing sheets to coding department. 

Education:
Required: 
High School Diploma or GED

Full-time Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners