• Job Description

  Req#: 220923

  Job Details

  Job Location: Undisclosed

  Position Type: Full Time

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Description

  Curana Health is a provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted & independent living communities, Memory Care units, and affordable senior housing sites. Our 1,000+ clinicians serve more than 1,500 senior living community partners across 33 states, and Curana participates in various innovative CMS programs (including owned-and-operated Accountable Care Organizations and Medicare Advantage plans). With rapid year-over-year growth since our founding in 2021, Curana is setting a new standard in innovative care delivery for seniors with high-risk, complex clinical needs, many of whom have been historically underserved by the health care system. Our mission: To radically improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents.

  Description

  The Patient Navigator role plays a crucial part in achieving Curana Health’s mission to improve the health, happiness, and dignity of our senior living residents. The Patient Navigator is crucial in ensuring a positive patient experience by managing incoming calls and providing exceptional customer service.

  Job Duties and Expectations

  Patient Interaction

  • Answer and manage incoming calls in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Greet patients warmly and assist them with inquiries or direct them to the appropriate department.

  Patient Assessment

  • Conduct a thorough assessment of patients’ health concerns over the phone.
  • Gather relevant medical history, symptoms, and other pertinent information to determine the urgency and nature of the medical issue.
  • Determine the appropriate level of care needed
    and guide patients to the most suitable healthcare resources.

  Communication

  • Relay messages and information between patients and healthcare teams
  • Collaborate with other staff members to ensure seamless communication within our health network.

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Organized and effective communicator
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Proficient in using computer systems and electronic health records.
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting is preferred.
  • Team player with a positive attitude

  Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

  The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.

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