Highlights
Position Summary: A patient navigator is a lay professional that provides resources to patients, families, and caregivers to expedite timely access to quality health care throughout all phases of Emergency Department care. The goal of the patient navigator is to work autonomously and collaboratively with the nurse manager and the multidisciplinary care team to assist in preventing fragmented or delayed care and follow up on patient concerns.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/ |
Description
Position Summary:
A patient navigator is a lay professional that provides resources to patients, families, and caregivers to expedite timely access to quality health care throughout all phases of Emergency Department care. The goal of the patient navigator is to work autonomously and collaboratively with the nurse manager and the multidisciplinary care team to assist in preventing fragmented or delayed care and follow up on patient concerns. The patient navigator utilizes data to collaboratively improve the Emergency Department patient experience. The patient navigator identifies, analyzes, and uses new knowledge to mitigate barriers to care.
Position Qualification:
High School Diploma Required
About Company
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.