Bilingual Health Navigator for Hispanic Seniors

Suvida Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare is seeking a Guia to coordinate care for Medicare‑eligible Hispanic seniors within a multidisciplinary primary care team. You will build trusting relationships, help patients meet preventive, chronic, and social needs, and coordinate care across home, clinic, and community settings.

The Guia will work closely with physicians, nurses, and social workers to connect patients with community resources, assist with benefits, and support families in navigating complex healthcare

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in healthcare setting or relevant experience.
• Experience connecting patients to community resources and governmental agencies that address complex social needs.
• Experience managing the needs of Senior/Geriatric populations.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, to develop collaborative relations with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team members, and community agencies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Possess knowledge and expertise in completing benefit applications such as SNAP, LIS, PAP, and prescription assistance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with EMRs and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience addressing social determinants of health
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach; bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive care coordination to an assigned patient caseload.
• Works collaboratively with patients, family, caregivers, healthcare providers, and external partners to meet social needs.
• Promotes a collaborative process and communication between all health care team members to ensure integrated care services.
• Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness.
• Conducts in-person visits to the patient’s homes as needed.
• Accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet social care needs.
• Documents all interventions in the patient medical record across clinic, home, and remote encounters.
• Onboards patients to the Suvida model and their medical/social care visits.
• Provides patient education on acute and chronic disease management.
• Provides guidance to patients and families and establishes healing relationships.

Skills

Healthcare coordination

Senior/Geriatric care

Social determinants of health

Community resources navigation

Bilingual-English/Spanish

Independent work

Multidisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Community Health Worker certification

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Suvida Healthcare is seeking a Guia to coordinate care for Medicare‑eligible Hispanic seniors within a multidisciplinary primary care team. You will build trusting relationships, help patients meet preventive, chronic, and social needs, and coordinate care across home, clinic, and community settings.

The Guia will work closely with physicians, nurses, and social workers to connect patients with community resources, assist with benefits, and support families in navigating complex healthcare