Community Health Navigator & Care Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR seeks Patient Navigators / Community Health Workers to coordinate care for members facing social, medical and behavioral needs. You will motivate, connect to resources, and support goal-driven care plans across clinical and community settings.

Ideal candidates have health-focused education, client-facing experience, and strong communication; willingness to travel and help bridge access to services. This is a frontline, collaborative role.

Competenze

• Minimum one year of experience in a community-facing role addressing social determinants of health.
• Associate Degree in public/community health or two years of related field experience; completion of Medicaid Application Assister program within six months.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license in location of hire when applicable.

Mansioni

• Help patients with social issues like houselessness, substance abuse and hunger.
• Assist patients with organization, follow-ups and prescriptions.
• Help patients apply for benefits such as health insurance and food stamps.
• Meet patients in community, clinic, or hospital to conduct needs assessments and set health goals.
• Coordinate care across care team and community resources; document activities in EMR.
• Travel to patient locations and participate in on-site events and outreach.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Motivational Interviewing

Flexibility

Time management

Community engagement

Formazione

Associate Degree in public/community health

Medicaid Application Assister program

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR seeks Patient Navigators / Community Health Workers to coordinate care for members facing social, medical and behavioral needs. You will motivate, connect to resources, and support goal-driven care plans across clinical and community settings.

Ideal candidates have health-focused education, client-facing experience, and strong communication; willingness to travel and help bridge access to services. This is a frontline, collaborative role.