Healthcare Resource Navigator - SDOH & Community Resources

AmeriCorps; Arrington (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education award

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps' Healthcare Resource Specialist at Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington, VA collaborates with the clinical team to increase access to local health and enabling services for BRMC patients. The role conducts annual PRAPARE screenings and connects patients to community resources identified during screening.

Strong knowledge of BRMC resources and compassionate communication with patients are essential; this is a part-time position with program benefits including a living allowance,

Qualifications

• Requires High school diploma/GED and awareness of community resources.
• Experience or training in PRAPARE screenings or social determinant of health (SDOH) is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with clinical staff and navigate BRMC/community resources.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clinical staff to coordinate access to SDOH resources for patients
• Conduct annual PRAPARE screenings with patients after the clinical visit
• Update community resource guides to reflect all available SDOH resources within the BRMC service area
• Create and address telephone encounters (TEs) for patients in need of SDOH resources
• Conduct follow up calls to patients with identified SDOH needs to close loop of care for screened patients
• Document all PRAPARE screenings, results, and follow-up calls in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Assist patients with navigating both BRMC and community resources
• Advocate for patients in need of community resources to support holistic health of the patients
• Attend care management team meetings with patient care team
• Complete all trainings such as PRAPARE screening, motivational interviewing, EHR, HIPAA

Skills

Cultural Intelligence

Computers/Technology

Team Work

Community Organization

Social Services

Counseling

Communications

Medicine

Public Health

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

AmeriCorps' Healthcare Resource Specialist at Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington, VA collaborates with the clinical team to increase access to local health and enabling services for BRMC patients. The role conducts annual PRAPARE screenings and connects patients to community resources identified during screening.

Strong knowledge of BRMC resources and compassionate communication with patients are essential; this is a part-time position with program benefits including a living allowance,