Physician Navigator (Brandon)

Physician Navigator (Brandon)

16 Mar
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Prairie Mountain Health
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Brandon

16 Mar

Prairie Mountain Health

Brandon

Qualifications Post-secondary education in a health related discipline relevant to the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the positionnWorking knowledge of provincial resources available for health care providers is an asset.nProvince of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health.nProficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information TechnologynDemonstrated leadership and supervisory abilitynDemonstrated experience in employee and labour relationsnDemonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independentlynDemonstrated problem solving and decision making skillsnDemonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing settingnDemonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the positionnDemonstrated communication skillsnAbility to respect and promote confidentialitynAbility to perform the duties of the position on a regular basisnAbility to respect and promote a culturally diverse population Position Summary The Physician Navigator is committed to the vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Prairie Mountain Health, with a goal of reducing the administrative burden on physicians and providing more practice-specific support to physicians. The Physician Navigator is an ambassador for PMH and will interact with other medical providers and provincial allied health workers to improve physician navigation of available resources for their patients/practice, and be available to provide support to new physicians. The Physician Navigator functions in a confidential capacity in matters relating to labour relations.



Responsibilities Overview: Revise and continually audit/update the physician orientation processes, with an aim to improve physician knowledge of regional and provincial services.nRegularly tour the facilities/clinics to solicit feedback from the newer physicians for additional information that would have been helpful during orientation.nBe readily available for phone calls and in-person requests, but also maintain online support services.nCurate and maintain a directory of services in PMH in discussions with each clinic / hospital / manager / physician group.nWork with Diagnostic Services to develop an intimate knowledge of what tests are available, where they are available and how to order them.nEnsure all computer access is ready upon start date.nProvide a broad overview of PMH services, through the lens of the specific community.nArrange dedicated orientation time for new physician with Department Chief/Site CMO/Clinic physician.nWork with communities who are receiving new physicians to curate a list of local resources, including family support information.nAssist with regular check-ins with new physicians to the region.nRegularly tour the facilities/clinics to solicit feedback from established physicians to discuss the patient navigation issues.nRegularly perform exit interviews and report to Executive Management with noticeable issues and/or patterns.nDefine what specific procedures are available in PMH.nDefine the referral process for PMH as well as Winnipeg.nDefine what clinical issues could be dealt with virtually.nDefine which services need a physician referral vs those where patients can self-refer.nDefine the community resources available and how to access themnCreate communications to physicians about new/updated services as they become available.nOther duties as assigned

📌 Physician Navigator (Brandon)
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