Bilingual Health Navigation Specialist

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Legacy Community Health, we're all about building bridges to better health and creating stronger communities. As a Health Navigation Specialist, you're not just joining a team—you're joining a family dedicated to guiding community members and patients through their healthcare journey. Role Highlights: You'll be the vital link between patients and their healthcare needs, ensuring they access and stay engaged in medical care. Impact: You'll play a key role in HIV prevention and treatment by partnering with Legacy Pharmacy, truly making a difference. Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand as part of an integrated clinical care team to provide comprehensive support. Growth Opportunities: Enjoy the benefits of mentorship and personal development programs designed to help you grow. Mission-Driven: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Performing point-of-care testing to clients in a clinical or community setting.
Demonstrated actions and activities with respect to HIV care and prevention.
Provides examples of performing education to clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Knowledge of word/excel and other computer programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
Phlebotomy trained preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement engaging health education programming in both individual and group settings to enhance patient knowledge and wellness.
Utilize techniques such as motivational interviewing and disease self-management to support patient health goals.
Provide information, referrals, and assistance for linkage to services, promoting patient independence and health.
Conduct point-of-care testing for HIV and other conditions in community and clinic settings.
Contribute to the development of innovative health education programs that make a difference.
Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary clinic and care team, where teamwork is key.
Perform brief assessments of patient needs and readiness for health behavior change.
Establish and maintain referral processes and community networks.
Document all patient services in electronic health records and data systems with precision and care.