Community Health Navigator

Muslim Community & Health Center (MCHC); South Milwaukee (WI); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MCHC is opening a new South Milwaukee location and seeking a Community Health Worker to help patients navigate care, connect with community resources, and manage health and well-being. You will collaborate with a care team to ensure smooth referrals and follow-up within HIPAA guidelines.

The role emphasizes outreach, education, and RECORD-keeping with attention to barriers such as transportation and finances. Employment is full-time with standard weekday hours.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer literacy and accurate documentation ability.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required for community-based work.

Aufgaben

• Guide patients through appointment scheduling, referral processes, and follow-up care. Identify and help address barriers including transportation, finances, food insecurity, housing, and healthcare system navigation.
• Deliver clear, accessible education on preventive care and available services. Encourage preventive and routine healthcare use. Participate in community health fairs and outreach events.
• Build and maintain knowledge of local healthcare, social service and community agencies; assist with program applications and referrals.
• Accurately document patient interactions, barriers, referrals and outcomes in the health information system; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, MAs, behavioral health staff and admin; attend meetings and QA activities.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation skills

Driver's license

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EHR experience

Basic computer literacy

Jobbeschreibung

MCHC is opening a new South Milwaukee location and seeking a Community Health Worker to help patients navigate care, connect with community resources, and manage health and well-being. You will collaborate with a care team to ensure smooth referrals and follow-up within HIPAA guidelines.

The role emphasizes outreach, education, and RECORD-keeping with attention to barriers such as transportation and finances. Employment is full-time with standard weekday hours.