Community Health Advocate & Navigator

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

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Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Community Health Navigator to help patients overcome barriers and connect them with necessary resources. The role emphasizes strong relationship building, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address social determinants of health.

The position is onsite in Columbia, MO with a Monday–Friday schedule and a base pay range of $22.00–$34.74 per hour, reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CHW certification within one year as a condition of continued employment.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Associate degree in health-related field preferred.
• Experience addressing social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain an up-to-date directory of resources addressing social determinants of health.
• Connect patients with services to support health and wellness.
• Identify transportation resources and assist with appointment attendance.
• Assist patients with Medicaid eligibility and documentation submission.
• Identify and solve obstacles to treatment plan adherence.
• Engage with care teams to understand patient non-clinical needs.
• May perform unit/department duties as outlined in documents.

Skills

Community health

Relationship building

Care coordination

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Community Health Navigator to help patients overcome barriers and connect them with necessary resources. The role emphasizes strong relationship building, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address social determinants of health.

The position is onsite in Columbia, MO with a Monday–Friday schedule and a base pay range of $22.00–$34.74 per hour, reflecting experience.