Preventive Care Navigator

Chicago Family Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical PPO Plans

BCBS Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per

12 Paid Holidays and 18 Days of Paid

8 sick days

Job summary

Chicago Family Health Center is seeking a Preventive Care Navigator to promote preventive health measures and assist clients in accessing screening and support services. The role emphasizes outreach, education, and collaboration with providers to improve health outcomes.

The candidate should be proactive, culturally sensitive, and able to work with diverse communities, with a commitment to quality patient education and resource coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One or more years of health education experience preferred.
• CPR certification required and maintained.
• Knowledge of age-specific medical needs for diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate communities on mammography, colorectal screening, and risk reduction.
• Identify clients needing preventive screenings and assist access to resources.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education to diverse populations.
• Document referrals, follow-ups, and educational activities accurately.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to enhance outreach.
• Stay updated on screening guidelines and community resources.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

CPR Certification

Health education experience (1+ years)

Job description

Preventive Care Navigator - IBCCP

Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Preventive Care Navigator to join our healthcare team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting preventive health measures and supporting clients in accessing essential screening and support services. The ideal candidate will be proactive, culturally sensitive, and committed to improving health outcomes through education and outreach.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal and external outreach to educate communities on the importance of mammography, colorectal screening, and risk reduction strategies.
• Identify clients who may benefit from preventive screenings and support services, and assist them in gaining access to these resources.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education tailored to diverse populations.
• Document all referrals, follow-ups, and educational activities accurately for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to enhance outreach efforts and service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of screening guidelines, community resources, and best practices in preventive care.

Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees:

BCBS Medical PPO Plans| BCBS Dental |Vision| Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year|12 Paid Holidays and 18 Days of Paid Time Off | 8 sick days

Chicago Family Health Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• a high school diploma
• Must have one or more years of health education experience.
• CPR Certification will be required and maintained.
• Must understand age- specific medical needs of all populations served.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.