At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

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.

Provides support to the Access Center management team related to escalations, patient

complaints, new hire onboarding and training/cross-training. 

Responsible for providing technical and operational support in the design, development,

delivery and evaluation of systems and training programs in the Patient Access Center.

Supports the Learning and Quality function for both training and quality monitoring across

the Patient Access Center and reviewing individual or team audit reports to identify training

needs. 

This position functions as a subject matter expert and is expected to provide high-quality customer service in accordance with Cooper University Hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

2+ years of direct experience within a Customer Service, Contact Center or scheduling environment, preferably within a Healthcare environment.

1-2 years’ preferred experience with Acombina, including troubleshooting and testing; strong technical proficiency including EPIC, Outlook, IDX, Excel and Word.

Experience in or knowledge of any of the following is preferred:  central scheduling, medical terminology, insurance verification, registration, or hospital/physician office.

High School diploma or equivalent required

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 escalation skills in handling customer complaints independently and assist co-workers with patient escalations; ability to support both quality and training programs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate relevant information and directions in an organized and concise manner.

Team player with a genuine interest in resolving customer issues.  Must enjoy interacting and working collaboratively in a team environment.

Proven ability to successfully handle more than the required number of physician specialties of a fully functional Navigator 1.

Ability to maintain (or exceed) minimum quantitative and qualitative performance metrics and expectations defined for position.

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, leadership aptitude, and organizational skills.

Must be a motivated, decisive, self-starter and problem solver.

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.

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About Cooper University Health Care

Welcome to Cooper University Health Care With a more than 135-year history of healing, Cooper is the place South Jersey turns to when they need care. As the leading academic medical system in the area, with South Jersey’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, more than 100 outpatient offices, and more than two million patient visits a year, it’s the perfect place to build a career of care in a truly diverse and inclusive environment. Whether you’re a medical professional or possess other skills, you’ll want to be with Cooper.

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