Patient Navigator - Fitness

UAB St. Vincent's•Hoover, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview Department: Fitness Schedule: Full Time, including weekend shifts; Monday - Thursday, 5 a.m. - 9 p.m, Friday: 5 a.m. – 7 p.m,Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m. Work Location: UAB St Vincent's 119 Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more What You Will Do Coordinate access to health-related services by assisting clients with utilizing available resources. Identify potential clients, complete initial needs assessment, and maintain follow-up to ensure appropriate guidance to health services. Provide informal counseling, education, and social support to clients. Assist clients with utilizing available resources, including scheduling medical appointments, accompanying clients to appointments, and assisting with completion of medical program applications. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external (referral sources and community agencies) and internal contacts (departmental team members). Maintain accurate client records by documenting all contacts, services provided, and outcomes in order to track all clients and services for future reference. What You Will Need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. About UAB St. Vincent’s UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate access to health-related services by assisting clients with utilizing available resources.
Identify potential clients, complete initial needs assessment, and maintain follow-up to ensure appropriate guidance to health services.
Provide informal counseling, education, and social support to clients.
Assist clients with utilizing available resources, including scheduling medical appointments, accompanying clients to appointments, and assisting with completion of medical program applications.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external (referral sources and community agencies) and internal contacts (departmental team members).
Maintain accurate client records by documenting all contacts, services provided, and outcomes in order to track all clients and services for future reference.