Patient Advocate & Community Navigator

Neighborhood Health Center; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Health Center is seeking a Patient Advocate to support access to services and wellness in our Indiana community. You will build rapport with patients, families and staff to coordinate care and connect patients to health and social resources.

This one-year grant-funded position emphasizes outreach, education, and advocacy with a focus on reducing barriers to care and improving health outcomes for diverse populations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Preferred: Associate degree in business or related field such as medical assistant, paramedic, MT, or CNA.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with patients and families while providing general support and encouragement.
• Use standardized assessments to determine appropriate evidenced-based interventions.
• Provide support and advocacy before and during initial medical visits to assure patient needs.
• Assist patients in understanding their care plans and instructions.
• Provide ongoing follow-up, motivational interviewing and goal setting with patients/families.
• Identify socio-economic barriers affecting health and develop health/social management plans.
• Facilitate access to community resources and act as advocate with external agencies.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Cultural competency

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Neighborhood Health Center is seeking a Patient Advocate to support access to services and wellness in our Indiana community. You will build rapport with patients, families and staff to coordinate care and connect patients to health and social resources.

This one-year grant-funded position emphasizes outreach, education, and advocacy with a focus on reducing barriers to care and improving health outcomes for diverse populations.