Patient Navigator — Addiction Care & Access Advocate

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an education and support professional to provide education and support to screening and patients across departments within the OhioHealth system. The role focuses on addressing healthcare disparities, coordinating resources, and advocating for patients while collaborating with managing physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include education, navigation assistance for patients and families, and involvement in quality, process improvement, and data

Qualifications

• Applicable public health / addiction treatment knowledge.
• Desirable certification may vary by department.

Responsibilities

• 75%: Assesses learning needs, provides education, assesses learning achieved, and provides support and navigation to patients and families.
• 5%: Participates in quality control and assurance.
• 10%: Participates in process improvement activities including collaboration with community organizations.
• 10%: Other duties may vary by department such as program coordination, maintaining registries and data preparation for metrics reporting.

Education

High School or GED

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking an education and support professional to provide education and support to screening and patients across departments within the OhioHealth system. The role focuses on addressing healthcare disparities, coordinating resources, and advocating for patients while collaborating with managing physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include education, navigation assistance for patients and families, and involvement in quality, process improvement, and data