Patient Navigator- Part-Time (Weekends) (56606)

Circle the City; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Phoenix seeks a part-time Patient Navigator to enhance access to healthcare for underprivileged populations. This role involves coordinating patient care, developing trusting relationships, and addressing social determinants of health through community engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Experience with culturally diverse, chronically homeless individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Connect patients to health and social services to improve health outcomes.
• Assist patients with understanding care plans and navigating services.
• Engage in community outreach activities and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Patient Navigator- Part-Time (Weekends) (56606) role at Circle the City

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Patient Navigator- Part-Time (Weekends) (56606) role at Circle the City

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Part-Time- Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Summary Of Position

The Patient Navigator works in collaboration with the Integrated Health Care team to address identified social determinants of health issues with the goal of improving access to care and patient outcomes. The Patient Navigator works in collaboration with the patient to address issues of scheduling appointments for care, transportation, housing, communication, substance use and mental health. Utilizes critical thinking skills when addressing barriers to care. Serves as a patient advocate and collaborates with community partners to connect patients to appropriate services and resources. As part of the team, they assist in assessing patient behavior and build trusting relationships for ongoing care. Work sites include Health Centers, Street Medicine Teams, Outreach Teams, and other assignments as identified. The Patient Navigator is a frontline public health worker who has a close understanding of the community served.

Essential Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Refers and connects the patient to unmet social determinants of health such as healthcare, shelter, housing, sources of income, community mental health/substance use treatment and other supports as applicable.
• Assesses for eligibility of DES benefits and coordinate benefits enrollment through follow-up with uninsured patients to ensure timely referral to DES and/or other community eligibility service providers.
• Assists patients in understanding care plans and instructions; documents activities, progress toward care plans, and addresses barriers to care in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place.
• Provides education and support to patients with chronic health concerns.
• Provides individualized care coordination and Patient Navigation as identified.
• Consults with the care team to eliminate barriers to the efficient delivery of clinic care and patient services.
• Participates in regular team meetings, huddles, staff meetings and quality improvement projects to improve patient care.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships and communication with patients, providers, nurses, medical support staff, case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff to ensure successful patient outcomes.
• Maintains a close understanding of the community served, current events, issues and news.
• Serves as a community referral resource within the agency.
• Engages in community outreach activities as directed by supervisor which may include participation in community health fairs, working on the Mobile Medical Unit, within clinical teams on outreach activities, and other activities as assigned.
• Completes documentation within agency timeframes in the EMR systems.
• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with others.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse, chronically homeless, and medically needy individuals preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Requires a current Arizona Department of Safety Clearance Card.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing.
• Position requires regular bending and reaching, including the transfer of patients.
• Reviewed the physical requirements form.
  
  

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All resumes will be reviewed for education and experience.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Circle the City by 2x

Get notified about new Navigator jobs in Phoenix, AZ.

Health Navigator (CHW, BHPP, Case Manager)

Community Outreach Navigator - Street Outreach

Case Management Intern- Survivors of Torture

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.