Community Health Navigator — Care Coordination & Resources

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous PTO

Code Lavender

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Descripción de la vacante

MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Community Health Worker to join an interdisciplinary care team focused on care coordination and connecting patients with community resources. You will engage patients, set up appointments, and educate peers on resources.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 2 years of health care related experience, plus a WA driver’s license and safe driving record. Preference given to CHW experience and utilization/quality knowledge.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of health care related experience.
• Current Washington State Driver’s License; and proof of a safe driving record obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state.
• Experience in utilization management, community resources, and/or financial and quality issues affecting patient care, preferred.
• Community Health Worker experience, preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Performs cross continuum care activities, which may include coordinating care between primary care clinics, specialty care clinics, urgent care clinics, or other sites of care, as appropriate.
• Engages in outbound communication to patients and keep them engaged in their care, set-up appointments, and prompt them to act.
• Helps patients access community resources which may include scheduling appointments.
• Establishes contact with community partners, travel is required.
• Develop tools to educate peers on patient advocacy and community resources.
• Participates in community health fairs and events.
• Educates the care team on available community resources.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Conocimientos

Healthcare experience

Patient education

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Community Health Worker to join an interdisciplinary care team focused on care coordination and connecting patients with community resources. You will engage patients, set up appointments, and educate peers on resources.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 2 years of health care related experience, plus a WA driver’s license and safe driving record. Preference given to CHW experience and utilization/quality knowledge.