Patient Navigator - Washington St. Poughkeepsie

The Mental Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,087; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poughkeepsie is seeking a Full-time Patient Navigator to consult with medical staff and facilitate patient referrals. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma/GED, preferably with 0–2 years of experience. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. The role includes assisting patients in receiving necessary referrals and managing appointments. Pay ranges from $22.00 to $25.47 per hour, with a focus on supporting patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with medical staff to link patients to services.
• Facilitate patient appointments within different departments.
• Assist patients in overcoming obstacles for referrals.
• Transmit necessary clinical information to specialists.
• Review open referrals for upcoming medical appointments.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Sun River Health seeks a Full‑time Patient Navigator for the Washington St. - Poughkeepsie, NY site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with medical staff to link patients to services through the provision of ancillaries such as translation, transportation assistance and application assistance.
• Facilitates patient appointments within different departments of SRH and outside agencies. Follows SRH procedures for referring patients to different departments of SRH and outside agencies, utilizing SRH preferred provider lists.
• Assist patient in overcoming obstacles that would prevent them from receiving needed referrals.
• Responsible for facilitating patients to appropriate referred agencies, with specific focus on referrals to specialty care and public health insurance programs, as needed and appropriate; track progress in eCW and alert providers.
• Answer patient questions to clarify provider instructions, procedures and referral needs.
• Responsible for transmitting all necessary clinical information available to specialist for referral; obtains consultant reports; obtains consent for release of information.
• Review open referrals for upcoming medical appointments and provide to clinical team.

Minimum Education Requirement: High school diploma / GED

Minimum Work‑Related Experience: 0–2 years

Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Job type: Full time

Pay: $22.00 – $25.47 per hour