Patient Access Navigator & Care Advocate

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement account with company

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health in Hendersonville, NC seeks a part-time Patient Navigator to support access to care and coordinate services within the clinic team. Responsibilities include screening for eligibility, assisting with applications for fee programs and insurance, and referrals to partner agencies.

CAC and SHIIP certifications are required within one month of hire. Strong knowledge of social determinants of health and nonprofit healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or social services preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, Health Insurance Marketplace and other social safety net programs preferred.
• Ability to obtain CAC and SHIIP counselor certifications within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for eligibility and assist with applications for sliding scale, subsidized insurance, charity care, medication assistance, housing/food/transportation issues.
• Conduct enrollments and refer to partner agencies as appropriate.
• Provide CAC and SHIIP counseling and educate patients about advocacy and voter registration.

Skills

CAC certification

SHIIP counseling

Transportation coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or social services

Job description

Blue Ridge Health in Hendersonville, NC seeks a part-time Patient Navigator to support access to care and coordinate services within the clinic team. Responsibilities include screening for eligibility, assisting with applications for fee programs and insurance, and referrals to partner agencies.

CAC and SHIIP certifications are required within one month of hire. Strong knowledge of social determinants of health and nonprofit healthcare settings is preferred.