Community Health Navigator

Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc • Fort Wayne, IN

2h

About The Position

At Neighborhood Health, we’re passionate about our mission to provide a kind and caring premiere workforce. Our team-based approach to comprehensive patient care creates a challenging and rewarding work environment where you have a direct role in helping members of our community receive quality medical services they can afford. As a member of our growing team, you will feel at home in a fun and diverse community of healthcare professionals. Our goal is simple: improving access to healthcare in our community and surrounding areas. Due to expansion, Neighborhood Health is looking to add a Community Health Navigator to our team. Together, we are all committed to building healthier communities by delivering comprehensive, quality health care with compassion and respect.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience working with the public in a customer service or general office role.
• At least two years of relevant driving experience within the past five years required.
• Must be dependable and responsible for performance and commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer medical or social service experience.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• Successful completion of a formal Community Health training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes trusting relationships with patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement from a trauma-informed care perspective.
• Conducts “in-reach” activities with current health center patients to help patients navigate and access community resources and adopt healthy behaviors.
• Conduct communication and follow up for medical personnel and the health organization.
• Provide enrollment assistance (including but not limited to completing coverage applications, gathering required documentation, and troubleshooting the enrollment process) for uninsured children and adults to access subsidized, low-cost and/or free health insurance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED