Community Health Access Navigator

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP); Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) in Aurora, IL seeks a Patient Health Navigator to help patients access primary and preventive health services. The role involves building relationships with patients, securing medical appointments, educating patients, and guiding them through CHP's care teams and community partners.

Responsibilities include completing intake interviews, providing regular follow-up and documentation, and referring patients to additional services as needed to improve

Qualifications

• Experience in community work or advocacy with underserved populations.
• Ability to coordinate care and help clients navigate the health system.
• Strong communication skills across diverse groups and partners.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with patients and CHP care teams.
• Secure medical appointments for primary and specialty care.
• Complete intake interviews, provide follow-up care and referrals.

Skills

Community engagement

Effective communication

Advocacy

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Certified Application Counselor

Job description

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) in Aurora, IL seeks a Patient Health Navigator to help patients access primary and preventive health services. The role involves building relationships with patients, securing medical appointments, educating patients, and guiding them through CHP's care teams and community partners.

Responsibilities include completing intake interviews, providing regular follow-up and documentation, and referring patients to additional services as needed to improve