Rural Health Access Navigator — Drive Community Impact

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Dexter, MO is seeking a Rural Health Transformation Program Navigator to act as a frontline liaison between residents and healthcare resources. You will help people navigate complex systems and address social determinants of health.

In this full-time role, you will support implementation of Hub-approved community health initiatives and collaborate with local partners to improve access to care across assigned counties.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred in Social Work, Public Health, Community Health, Human Services, or related field.
• Two years of experience in community outreach, case management, patient navigation, or social service delivery preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as frontline liaison between residents and healthcare/social service resources.
• Assist individuals navigating complex systems and social determinants of health.
• Support implementation of Hub-approved community health initiatives.
• Collaborate with local partners to improve access to care and health outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Mercy in Dexter, MO is seeking a Rural Health Transformation Program Navigator to act as a frontline liaison between residents and healthcare resources. You will help people navigate complex systems and address social determinants of health.

In this full-time role, you will support implementation of Hub-approved community health initiatives and collaborate with local partners to improve access to care across assigned counties.