Patient Navigator

Center for Family and Child Enrichment; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost health plan

13 paid holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Professional development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

501(c)(3) nonprofit

Job summary

Center for Family and Child Enrichment in Miami Gardens, FL is seeking a Patient Navigator to support outreach and patient engagement for its Federally Qualified Health Center. This phone-based role educates patients about services, guides onboarding, and connects them with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care, while ensuring access and confidentiality.

The position emphasizes compassionate customer service, accurate EHR documentation, and adherence to HIPAA, with benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate’s degree preferred in Social Work, Public Health, Health Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in community health center outreach, case management, or related work preferred.
• Florida CHW certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass a Level 2 background screening per Florida AHCA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls to patients on capitation rosters to inform them of CFCE assignment.
• Educate patients on services including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care.
• Guide new patients through onboarding and direct them to scheduling.
• Follow up with patients on the Sliding Fee Discount Program eligibility, applications, and benefits.
• Identify barriers to accessing care and connect patients with internal or community resources.
• Screen patients for social determinants of health, including housing, food insecurity, and transportation needs.
• Coordinate appointments with front office and clinical teams for referrals.
• Provide exceptional customer service and route inquiries to appropriate departments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of outreach, referrals, and patient interactions in EHR and call-tracking systems.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Active listening

Customer service

EHR documentation

Organizational skills

Social determinants of health

Cultural competency

Trauma-informed communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Haitian Creole

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Health Administration, Human Services, or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1047

Cherishing Our Children Since 1977

Helping children and families help themselves to live a better life and build a stronger community.

The Center for Family and Child Enrichment (CFCE) is dedicated to help children and their families by providing the right services and solutions based on individual needs. CFCE is constantly evolving to better support our community.

The Patient Navigator is a vital role in delivering high-quality patient engagement and customer service for our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This phone-based position focuses on both outbound and inbound communication to educate patients about their assignment to CFCE, the comprehensive services we offer, and how to access care.

• Great benefits package, including a Zero (0) cost out of pocket medical plan, 13 Paid Holidays and a competitive Paid Time Off Package
• Making an invaluable impact in your community
• Growth and professional development opportunities available
• Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• We are a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Some of the Functions Include:

• Conduct outbound calls to patients listed on capitation rosters to inform them of their assignment to CFCE.
• Educate patients on available services, including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care.
• Guide new patients through the onboarding process and direct them to appropriate departments for scheduling.
• Follow up with patients regarding the Sliding Fee Discount Program, including eligibility, applications, and benefits.
• Identify barriers to accessing care and connect patients with appropriate internal or community resources.
• Screen patients for social determinants of health, including housing, food insecurity, and transportation needs.
• Collaborate with front office and clinical teams to coordinate appointments and ensure appropriate referrals.
• Provide exceptional customer service while addressing concerns and routing inquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of outreach, referrals, and patient interactions in the EHR and call-tracking system.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and other assigned duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Health Administration, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Community Health Center or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting, patient outreach, case management, or community health work preferred.
• Florida Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statute and AHCA requirements.

Skills Needed

• Strong verbal communication, active listening, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of calls with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and accurate documentation.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to identify social determinants of health and connect patients with appropriate resources.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity when working with diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, non-judgmental communication and behavioral health terminology.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with community health models and sliding fee programs preferred.

CFCE is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.