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Posted: 26-Jun-25

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 250955

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Navigator for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
This position provides patients with assistance in access to healthcare, maintenance of comprehensive treatment and case management services.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Acts as a liaison for patients in the non-invasive cardiology practice, ensuring timely and coordinated access to care, including diagnostic testing, treatment options, and follow-up services.
• Supports patient access to care by assisting with attendance at evaluations, follow-up visits, consultations, referrals, and necessary documents (e.g., insurance pre-authorization, school & travel letters).
• Coordinates and monitors patient appointments, communicates with clinical staff regarding patient flow, and addresses any issues that arise. '
• Handles patient referrals and pre-certification numbers for procedures.
• Advises patients on the preparation and requirements of necessary forms and paperwork.
• Collaborates with the cardiology team to identify patients needing assistance, reminding patients of appointments, arranging transportation, and helping non-English speaking patients access translation services.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Public Health, Social Work, or a relevant field, plus two years of experience in health or community outreach/advocacy.
• Equivalent education or experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment: Clinic Environment.

Posting Number: 25ST1092

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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