Patient Navigator - Warrenville (Corporate Center) - Evening Shift

Hourly Pay Range: $21.08 - $31.62 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights Sign on bonus: N/A Position: Patient Navigator Location: Warrenville; Corporate Center Part Time: (20 hours) Hours: 4:00pm-9:00pm (Rotating Weekends) Required Travel: N/A What you will do Provides initial response to clients reaching out to the hospital. Conducts initial assessment of clients and schedules mental health appointments. Responds to and triages crisis calls. Registers, reviews and corrects patient registration information in the computer system. Verifies insurance coverage and eligibility on all Blue Cross HMOI members. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs. Call Center: Answers phone inquiries to determine needs of the client. Responds to and triages crisis calls. Partners with team to respond immediately to urgent situations. Assists the client in determining what services are appropriate and if services meet the eligibility requirements per the HMOI plan. Schedules client appointments or refers client to contracted providers where appropriate. Enters data necessary for registration of client using departmental software program(s). Uses software program to assist in benefit verification, claims adjudication and other aspects of the HMOI contract support function when appropriate and needed. Assists in the communication to providers and/or clients regarding issues, such as scheduling, releasing information, and assessment recommendations. Reviews various forms (Release of Information, Agreement and Authorization, etc.) with clients telephonically as necessary. Registration Functions: Reviews various forms (i.e. Release of Information, Agreement and Authorization, etc.) with clients telephonically as necessary. Other Duties: Assists team on telephonic safety checks for acute clients. Other duties as assigned. What you will need Education: Required: Associate's Degree plus a minimum of three years of experience or a Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral Health related field Certification: CPI certification within 90 days of start date into position Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association within 90 days of start date into position Experience: Maintain information as highly confidential Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision One year of previous experience in healthcare or a behavioral healthcare setting Unique or Preferred Skills: Crisis line or crisis intervention experience Substantial knowledge base of insurance plans such as commercial, managed care, and capitated plans (Medical/Medicaid/Workers Compensation). Benefits (For full time or part time positions) Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions) Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr NorthShore University HealthSystem