Community Health Navigator (PER DIEM)

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Identify and screen patients for social determinants of health and connect them to appropriate resources. Essential functions and responsibilities include: Work with staff to identify eligible patients for project Introduce the screening tool to patients and assist patients who require extra help completing the screening tool Work with clinical and administrative staff to relay appropriate screening information Screen patients for unmet health-related social needs (e.g utilities, interpersonal violence, food insecurity and housing). Provide printed resources to eligible patients for their specific unmet social needs. Offer community referral summary to eligible patients and encourage them to seek services on their own Offer navigation service to eligible patients and complete an intake survey, if they are willing Document outreach encounters in electronic medical record

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Exceptional ability to communicate to various levels of reading abilities.
Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail required.
Strong oral/written communication skills are a must.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and productively with clinicians, administrators, patients, and other individuals from various backgrounds and skill sets.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Able to manage multiple priorities, utilize effective time management skills, and exercise sound judgment

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent clinical healthcare experience.
Spanish speaking is a benefit.

Responsibilities

Work with staff to identify eligible patients for project
Introduce the screening tool to patients and assist patients who require extra help completing the screening tool
Work with clinical and administrative staff to relay appropriate screening information
Screen patients for unmet health-related social needs (e.g utilities, interpersonal violence, food insecurity and housing).
Provide printed resources to eligible patients for their specific unmet social needs.
Offer community referral summary to eligible patients and encourage them to seek services on their own
Offer navigation service to eligible patients and complete an intake survey, if they are willing
Document outreach encounters in electronic medical record