Patient Access Navigator I

About Us:

We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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Short Description:

Patient Navigators provide a single and centralized point of patient access to physician and radiology services across disciplines. This includes Internal and Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, and Pain Management

Patient Navigators thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, have a strong ability to multi-task, are technically savvy, service oriented, communicate effectively and consistently display a professional demeanor.

Delivers an exceptional experience to patients, customers and physicians who contact the Access Center by facilitating patient access throughout Cooper’s provider network

Experience Required:

• Minimum experience within a Customer Service, Contact Center or scheduling environment, preferably within a Healthcare environment.
• Experience in or knowledge of any of the following is preferred: central scheduling, medical terminology, insurance verification, registration, or hospital/physician office.

Education Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

Special Requirements:

• Must display a genuine interest in providing an excellent Customer Experience that aligns with Cooper’s business goals related to patient access throughout the Cooper landscape.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate relevant information and directions in an organized and concise manner.
• Ability to maintain (or exceed) minimum quantitative and qualitative performance metrics and expectations defined for position.
• Team player with a genuine interest in resolving customer issues.
• Must enjoy interacting and working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze issues and quickly identify the best resolution for the situation, solid decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate adaptability and flexibility while working within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Ability to learn new things quickly.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be a strong computer user, including proficiency in the use of the Internet, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of EPIC systems a plus.
• Must be able to work varied hours/shifts as business needs change and evolve.
• Must be able to wear a telephone headset and manipulate objects such as a pen, keyboard and mouse.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.