Rely Health
Clinic Patient Care Navigator
Walnut Creek, CA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
Data AnalysisComplianceLogisticsCustomer SupportHIPAAEHR/EMRPublic HealthPatient CareLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The patient care navigator is a Rely Health employee performing services on behalf of BASS Medical Group and observes all BASS Medical Group site rules, policies, and protocols while on site.
Responsibilities
- Address patient questions regarding appointments, preparation and office logistics Escalate complex clinical or sensitive calls promptly to clinic staff Communicates with patients in person and via phone, email, and AI-assisted tools; maintains a calming, non-judgmental presence.
- Maintains frequent contact with client site leadership for ongoing program participation and collaboration.
- Manages more complex care coordination cases with greater autonomy.
- Support monthly performance reporting (calls handled, appointments scheduled/rescheduled/confirmed, escalation categorization, inquiry trends) Stays current on local resources and refers patients appropriately.
- Builds direct relationships with referral sources, clinics, and community partners to improve care access.
- Ability to maintain a high level of productivity autonomously.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, community-based environment.
- Understanding of and ability to comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintains documentation in all required systems and completes reporting on time.
Nice to have
- Experience with underserved populations.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercially insured payer common practices and policies.
- Individuals with lived experience.
- 40+ wpm typing proficiency.
- EHR/EMR documentation experience.
- Experience using technology, apps, and software.
- Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
- Bilingual Navigators are eligible for a bilingual pay differential based on language proficiency and role requirements.
Skills
- Foundational competencies: Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI) rules and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and video conferencing.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to remain organized and manage competing priorities.
- Active listening and motivational interviewing skills.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to approach problems and identify alternative solutions.
- Flexible and creative problem-solving.
- Non-judgmental and energetic.
- Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder care cases independently.
- Strong community relationship-building skills.
- Constructive product feedback and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Benefits
- About Rely Health At Rely Health, we leverage a comprehensive suite of technology tools to ensure every patient receives personalized support throughout their healthcare journey.
- Our solution not only reduces worry and frustration for patients and their families but also improves overall health outcomes and reduces the total cost of care
- Assists patients with medical coordination, including obtaining primary care or specialist providers, scheduling follow-up appointments, and providing pharmacy linkages.
- 2+ years of full-time equivalent experience in patient care navigation or related healthcare coordination role.
- Healthcare experience.
- Familiarity with healthcare technology platforms and tools.
- By combining human empathy with cutting-edge technology, Rely Health ensures comprehensive, efficient, and accessible care navigation for all patients, regardless of their location or circumstances.
- Serve as on-site Rely Health liasion for day-to-day questions about Rely tools and processes Surface call trends and identify opportunities to improve the technology; share recommendations during regular check-ins.
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