Community Paramedicine Navigator

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO and Disability

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health seeks a Community Paramedicine Specialist to support patients in completing health care plans and overcoming in-home barriers. You will assess needs, coordinate with health system and community resources, and educate to improve health literacy and continuity of care.

The role focuses on reducing ED visits and hospital admissions by connecting underserved populations to resources. Applicants should have EMT/paramedic credentials or equivalent experience and be prepared for field-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or extensive prehospital experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 3 years of experience in a relevant clinical environment or as a released Attendant-in-Charge with a Fire or EMS transport agency preferred.
• Licensure in EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic/NRP/Paramedic preferred; VA driver’s license required; BLS and ACLS required; CP-C certification within 12 months; EVOC Level II or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external referrals for program enrollment.
• Review medical records for health history and encounters.
• Conduct telephone outreach and home visits within radius to build trust.
• Provide education to improve health literacy and ensure understanding of discharge plans.
• Perform clinical interventions within scope and escalate when needed.
• Document clearly in medical records and track program metrics.
• Maintain safety as a primary responsibility across care and travel.

Skills

EMS experience

Home visits

Patient education

Health literacy

Telehealth coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Prehospital experience acceptable

Job description

UVA Health seeks a Community Paramedicine Specialist to support patients in completing health care plans and overcoming in-home barriers. You will assess needs, coordinate with health system and community resources, and educate to improve health literacy and continuity of care.

The role focuses on reducing ED visits and hospital admissions by connecting underserved populations to resources. Applicants should have EMT/paramedic credentials or equivalent experience and be prepared for field-based