Patient Navigator - Washington St - Poughkeepsie

Sun River Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun River Health is seeking a Full-time Patient Navigator to support our Washington St. - Poughkeepsie, NY site.

The navigator identifies individuals in need of preventive and primary health care services and links them to the appropriate care pathways. The role supports a wide range of services including acute and chronic disease care, dental, prenatal and family planning, WIC, nutrition services and pediatric immunizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: High school diploma/GED.
• Minimum Work-Related Experience: 0-2 years.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify individuals and/or family members within the target population who need preventive and primary health care services and link them to the required services.
• Provide care for acute, chronic and communicable diseases; dental services; prenatal care and family planning; WIC and other nutrition services; pediatric care and immunizations.
• Trains and mentors the Patient Representatives. Perform other duties as assigned on an as needed basis.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Duchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is seeking a Full-time Patient Navigator to support our Washington St. - Poughkeepsie, NY site.

Job Description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Duchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is seeking a Full-time Patient Navigator to support our Washington St. - Poughkeepsie, NY site.

The Patient Navigator identifies individuals and/or members of their families within the target population who are in need of preventive and primary health care services and links them to the services they need. Includes care for: acute; chronic and communicable diseases; dental services; prenatal care and family planning; WIC and other nutrition services; pediatric care and immunizations. Trains and mentors the Patient Representatives Perform other duties as assigned on as needed basis.

Minimum Education Requirement: High school diploma/ GED

Minimum Work-Related Experience: 0-2 years

Bilingual Spanish is preferred

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB‑GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Job type: Full - time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.47 per hour

Responsibilities

Relation to Mission

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

About Us

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley,