Continuing Care Community Health Navigator

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Continuing Care Community Health Worker to help patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system and overcome barriers to health goals and long-term well-being.

You will conduct outreach, facilitate access to community resources, and provide self-management coaching, building strong relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams while documenting care activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED and 1 year experience in a patient-care environment; or 2 years working in a health-related community outreach organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to patients and caregivers to navigate the healthcare system.
• Facilitate access to community resources and provide self-management coaching.
• Build relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams; advocate for patient needs; document care activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Rapport building

Care coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year health-care environment experience or 2 years community outreach

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Continuing Care Community Health Worker to help patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system and overcome barriers to health goals and long-term well-being.

You will conduct outreach, facilitate access to community resources, and provide self-management coaching, building strong relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams while documenting care activities.