Community Health Navigator: Drive Care & Resource Access

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon is seeking Patient Navigators/Community Health Workers to coordinate care for members with social, medical, and behavioral needs. You will work with patients, families, clinicians, and community partners to connect services, monitor goals, and improve health outcomes.

Role emphasizes Motivational Interviewing, documentation in EMR, and on-site or community-based activities while traveling to patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in a community-facing role addressing social determinants of health.
• Associate degree or two years of related field experience; Medicaid Assister program completion within six months.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Drivers License required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with social issues and needs assessments.
• Coordinate care with licensed professionals and community resources.
• Document care activities in the EMR and care coordination tools.
• Travel to patient locations and perform home or community visits as needed.
• Support outreach events and on-site clinics to promote access to care.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Communication skills

Case management

Flexibility

Time management

Travel up to 80%

Education

Associate degree in public/community health or related field

Medicaid Application Assister program (within 6 months)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet proficiency

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon is seeking Patient Navigators/Community Health Workers to coordinate care for members with social, medical, and behavioral needs. You will work with patients, families, clinicians, and community partners to connect services, monitor goals, and improve health outcomes.

Role emphasizes Motivational Interviewing, documentation in EMR, and on-site or community-based activities while traveling to patients as needed.