Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The patient navigator has a unique role in patient care. As a patient advocate, this individual will build working relationships, solve problems, direct patients to resources both within the organization and externally in the community as well as support patients as they learn to self-navigate the health care system. The primary activity of the Patient Navigator is to call patients following their visit or hospitalization to discuss the experience, support the patient through the use of community resources and acquire a primary care provider, as well as a specialist where indicated (e.g. Orthopedist for fractures).

Job Requirements

At least 3 years in hospital or health care setting with accountability for working with patients in nursing and/or case management/care coordination

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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Pay Range

$29.44 - $43.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.