Patient Navigator: Care Access & Advocacy Specialist

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) retirement with company match

9 paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Patient Navigator to join the Clinical Team in Clyde, NC. The role focuses on facilitating healthcare access and quality through advocacy and care coordination addressing social determinants of health.

Responsibilities include screening for eligibility, enrolling patients in programs, and maintaining CAC certification while offering SHIIP counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or social services related field.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, Health Insurance Marketplace, private health insurance, SNAP, and other safety net programs preferred.
• Ability to be certified as CAC and SHIIP counselor within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for eligibility and assist with completion of applications for sliding fee scale, subsidized insurance, charity care, medication assistance, legal issues and SDH programs.
• Conduct enrollments into programs and provide referrals to partner agencies as appropriate.
• Maintain CAC certification and complete required trainings to stay certified.

Skills

CAC certification

SHIIP counseling

Medicaid/Medicare knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or social services related field

Job description

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Patient Navigator to join the Clinical Team in Clyde, NC. The role focuses on facilitating healthcare access and quality through advocacy and care coordination addressing social determinants of health.

Responsibilities include screening for eligibility, enrolling patients in programs, and maintaining CAC certification while offering SHIIP counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field is preferred.