Transplant Care Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

Job Overview :

The Transplant Patient Navigator will support transplant nurse coordinators

and physicians with patient care management as it relates to pre-transplant

recipient and donors and the transplant program. Coordinates patient care

under the direction of the clinical team, including but not limited to

coordinating patient testing and scheduling; reviewing clinical correspondence

• i.e. lab results) for appropriate action; transplant database entry;
• monitoring patient lists for compliance with monthly blood specimens;

obtaining patient medical records and assisting the RN or other team members

with patient care issues such as blood draw or vital signs. Develops

relationships with referring physicians, consultants, affiliates and office

staff.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• One to three years of related experience within the healthcare field
• Ability and interest to learn clinical information and criteria
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Emphasis on computer literacy and communication skills, such as Microsoft Excel and Word
• Successful completion of all orientation programs

Preferred :

• Associate or Bachelor s degree in health related field
• Experience as a Patient Navigator

Scheduling Requirements :

• Shift Working : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm
• Day Shift
• Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions :

Prepare patient charts; request necessary clinical information from dialysis units andor MDs; prepare charts for revisitsre-evaluations by ensuring all tests ordered are retrieved and ready for review;

add missing forms to chart as needed such as progress notes, medication records; label each page with appropriate identifiers

Obtain pending lab andor test results at the direction of the RN coordinator. Findings then reported to RNMD and initials of RNMD secured on the report upon review.

May enter results of tests into medical record

• Schedules outpatient testing and consultations upon request of RN coordinator. Enters corresponding action into medical record
• Assists clinical staff with specific patient care needs (follow-up phone calls, coordinating testing, scheduling testsprocedures, securing insurance authorization pre-certifications, etc);

may monitor patient lists for compliance, such as monthly specimens

• Assumes responsibility for order and integrity of patients medical records
• Monitors medical records for regulatory compliance with requirements such as presence of patient identifiers; use of unapproved abbreviations;

updating patient care summaries etc.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a

comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are

required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities

may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides

comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical,

emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health CareDependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-

centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable

manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of

the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining

healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading

academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in

high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the

clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities

throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to

creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly

benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents

in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex

health conditions or improving community health through local programs and

education.