Patient Navigator

About the role

This Patient Navigator position will support an antenatal patient navigation research program, Partnering with Antenatal Navigators to Transform Health in Pregnancy (PATH). The study seeks to improve maternal health outcomes among low-income pregnant individuals by implementing a barrier-focused, long-term patient-centered intervention that offers support for a defined set of health services.

Responsibilities

• Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
• Provides patient navigation services by assisting, counseling and educating patients to become more effective and knowledgeable users of healthcare services.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient information, goals/plans, and patient navigation services in all database systems including Electronic Medical Records.
• Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures.
• Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
• Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
• Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies.
• Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports, etc.
• Connects patients to community-based programs, hospital-based support, mental health care, and direct clinical support.
• Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
• Help maintains participant compensation records and/or vouchers for services.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required;
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of health information.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and courteously with diverse populations in person, by phone, by text, and via email, determine the needs of patients from multicultural backgrounds and adapt communications appropriately to meet patients’ needs.
• Ability to work independently and productively with frequent interruptions, in addition to contributing to a team environment.
• Interest in and commitment to improving women’s health.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Work-Life and Wellness

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

We support employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,346 - $57,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Not specified.