Job description

Description

At CCHS, our goal is to grant equal access to healthcare no matter the economic, social or employment status of our patients. We aim to provide superior patient care! If you have a passion for helping people, for mission work and would like to combine that passion with your clinical skills, this may be the position for you. We offer competitive pay, great benefits with a culture to match.

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POSITION SUMMARY*
The Community Health Navigator (CHN) will be responsible for helping and supporting individuals, families, and community groups to acquire preventive and follow-up health care needs, navigate and access healthcare services, educate on the importance of healthcare follow-ups, reinforce disease specific education, perform medication monitoring, and provide services to address barriers to health and social service resources. The CHN works collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals and other community agencies to provide patients with opportunities to stabilize and improve their health. The CHN coordinates wellness events targeted to underserved areas in the community. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) Missions, Visions, and Values.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Establish trusting relationships with patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement.
• Assess and address the strengths of patients and the barriers to obtaining preventive and follow-up healthcare
• Collaborate with patients to develop and implement a plan to access preventive and follow-up healthcare
• Coordinate with community health care providers, including primary care physicians, other outpatient services, hospitals, and other community agencies
• Maintain and document accurate data related to the program
• High risk patient care management which includes the following:

• Conduct visits to patients in hospital to facilitate smooth transition processes upon discharge
• Conduct post-discharge follow up for emergency room and inpatient admissions
• Contact patients in person or via telephone to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions Accompany targeted patients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites
• Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care, including helping patients to understand their care plans and instructions
• Motivate patients to be active, engaged participants in their healthcare
• Facilitate communication and patient empowerment in interactions with healthcare and social service systems

Other universal working standards and documentation

• Greet and interact with all patients, staff and visitors in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Be knowledgeable of and in compliance with applicable standards, laws and regulations by regulatory and accrediting organizations such as: BPHC, JCAHO, CLIA, OSHA, and the State and Federal Governments. Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and the CCHS Confidentiality Agreement.
• Regularly check mail, e-mail and voicemail and respond promptly and professionally to all inquiries.
• Attend to shared responsibilities in each work area, including answering phones, cleaning, stocking, and organizing common work areas, and assisting with orientation and training of other employees as needed.
• Work a reasonable schedule, which may include an assignment at any location and during any of the hours that CCHS or the hospital partner provides services.
• Perform other tasks as needed, but which are not detailed within this job description.

Requirements

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Education: *Bachelor’s degree in Health, Social Services, Human Services or related field OR High School diploma/GED and four years of experience working in a position requiring interaction with customers or patients.
Experience:
Licenses or Certifications: None

Job Type: Full-time

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