Patient Navigator - Bariatric Program

Job description

Your job is more than a job 🏥 Patient Navigator 📍 Location: Marrero, Louisiana 🕒 Schedule: Full-Time | Days ⚕️ Department: UMC - Westbank Bariatric Program The Patient Navigator coordinates and supports all aspects of an assigned clinical service under appropriate supervision. This role serves as a vital liaison between patients, providers, departments, and community partners to ensure seamless care coordination and an exceptional patient experience. The Patient Navigator helps patients access the care and resources they need by identifying and addressing barriers throughout their healthcare journey. Through education, advocacy, and coordination, this role promotes patient engagement and supports adherence to treatment plans. ⭐ What You'll Do 🧭 Patient Navigation & Support Help patients navigate clinical services and overcome barriers to care. Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources. Inform eligible patients about clinical research opportunities and innovative healthcare technologies. Provide compassionate guidance and support throughout the patient journey. 🤝 Care Coordination & Relationship Management Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, departments, vendors, and community partners. Coordinate and schedule departmental, provider, and informational meetings. Follow patients throughout the continuum of care, including inpatient admissions. Partner with care management teams to ensure smooth transitions of care. Develop processes that address healthcare disparities and improve access to services. Maintain relationships with referral sources and community agencies. Collaborate with clinical teams to support patient engagement and adherence to care plans. 📅 Scheduling & Continuity of Care Reach out to patients who miss appointments and encourage re-engagement with care. Schedule consultations, treatments, and support services within established guidelines. Ensure timely access to care and coordinated scheduling experiences. 🎓 Patient Education Coordinate patient education sessions, both in-person and virtual. Provide educational resources and support to patients and families. Document all patient communications and educational activities in the medical record. 📊 Clinical Data & Documentation Maintain accurate patient and clinical records. Upload and manage documentation within Epic and other electronic systems. Support service-specific data collection, reporting, and compliance activities. 🌎 Community Outreach & Administrative Support Assist with support group coordination, educational programming, and meeting logistics. Identify and coordinate guest speakers and educational resources. Participate in outreach initiatives, community events, and awareness programs. Provide administrative support to ensure efficient clinic operations. ✅ What You'll Bring 🎯 Required Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. 3+ years of experience in patient navigation, healthcare scheduling, care coordination, or outpatient administrative support. 💡 Skills & Competencies 🖥️ Experience using Epic Electronic Health Records (EHR) . 💬 Strong verbal and written communication skills. 📌 Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities. 🚀 Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. ⏱️ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. ❤️ Exceptional customer service and patient advocacy skills. 💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 🤲 Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. 🌟 Why You'll Love This Role As a Patient Navigator, you'll be a trusted resource for patients and families, helping them confidently navigate the healthcare system, access critical services, and receive coordinated, high-quality care. Your work will have a direct impact on patient outcomes, satisfaction, and overall wellbeing every day. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.