Patient Navigator

Company: Terry Reilly Health Services
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Patient Navigator (Caldwell, ID - On-site)
At Terry Reilly we are happy to provide integrated care through our medical, dental and behavioral health services making us a unique team to be a part of in the Treasure Valley.
We believe a healthy community is a thriving community, and our success is a direct result of our mission-driven and talented team. It is important to us that our staff is given a healthy work-life balance, so we support and value your time in and out of the clinic setting. With an impressive benefits package for providers including free healthcare options and loan reimbursement grant opportunities, we hope you will consider joining our growing team!
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESUnder indirect supervision, work closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and social services agencies to provide short-term care coordination, connection to resources, and support to TR patients and community members. Connect these individuals to resources and support that will improve their health and general well-being through education and services including various low income assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, and community based programs. Implement off-site/on-site outreach programs focusing on health promotion, preventive, curative and case management services for patients. Position requires working in clinic and community-based settings, including client's homes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years post secondary education or two years experience in lieu of education.
• Interest in and passion for Terry Reilly's mission of improving the health of the community and impacting the lives of individuals.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Good understanding of health care delivery including insurance eligibility, enrollments, attribution and use of a medical home.
• Experience with case management for complex patients with barriers for care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources and ability to connect patients with services.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual client care plans.
• Knowledge of transportation and other barriers to care that may be encountered by client.
• Ability to communicate medical information to health care professionals and care coordinators over the telephone.
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in health promotion or other health related field, education, communication, or social services.
  • Some clinical experience, e.g. CNA, MA, or phlebotomy.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Knowledge and experience with health promotion/disease prevention approach to chronic diseases.
  • Community health experience.
    Terry Reilly Health Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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