Pediatric Asthma Care Navigator

Fund for Public Health in NYC; New York (NY); In loco; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PSLF eligible

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Retirement savings plan with generous‑

Flexible spending medical and commuter

Meaningful work advancing health inequ

Descrizione del lavoro

Fund for Public Health in NYC (FPHNYC) is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide point-of-care education for pediatric asthma self-management and support in hospital and community settings.

The role focuses on reducing inequities, reviewing asthma action plans, and guiding families to resources, with documentation in EMR and collaboration with ED, primary care, and health department teams.

Mansioni

• Engage pediatric-patients, caregivers and their families in the pediatric emergency room, the inpatient pediatric floor, and over the phone to assess causes of asthma exacerbation.
• Assess baseline knowledge and fill in knowledge gaps using educational materials to describe physiology, medications and triggers for asthma.
• Provide education about hospital and health department resources to help control asthma and mitigate environmental triggers
• Provide education on Medication Administration Forms
• Review asthma action plans
• Assess for health-related social needs and refer as needed to programs such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and case management services when other issues are identified.
• Review medication prescriptions to ensure appropriate asthma medication, discuss with ED provider about needed optimization, and address any barriers related to the pharmacy or patient’s insurance.
• Assist in facilitation of follow-up appointment scheduling with primary care provider, subspecialist, or clinical representative from the office of school health.
• Document each patient encounter in detail in electronic medical record.
• Collect and summarize data to monitor patient touches, changes in outcomes
• Take part in public health detailing initiatives in the South Bronx when needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.

Descrizione del lavoro

Fund for Public Health in NYC (FPHNYC) is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide point-of-care education for pediatric asthma self-management and support in hospital and community settings.

The role focuses on reducing inequities, reviewing asthma action plans, and guiding families to resources, with documentation in EMR and collaboration with ED, primary care, and health department teams.