Patient Navigator Breast Imaging (1.0 Days - Munster)

Job description

Franciscan Health Munster Campus 701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321 The Patient Navigator Breast Imaging works as a liaison and builds effective working relationships with patients, healthcare providers, and staff to reduce barriers to patient care, meet patient needs, and improve patient outcomes. This position acts as a point of contact for patients and gather pertinent information, listens to patient concerns, and directs patients to the appropriate resources and Healthcare professionals. The Patient Navigator helps plan and coordinate patient care instructions, ensures patient documentation is up to date, and helps patients manage their conditions for better outcomes. WHO WE ARE: With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: - Identify and track availability of community resource options/bed availability for referral. - Obtain disposition recommendations from physicians &/or clinicians. - Guide patients whil...