Patient Navigator, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $54,799 - $63,019

About The Position

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks a Public Health Advisor, Assignment Level II/Patient Navigator for assignment at one of its clinic locations. The Patient Navigator reports directly to a Navigation Supervisor and assists patients seeking prevention services. The Bureau's mission is to promote community health by helping New Yorkers make informed health decisions and by providing tuberculosis, immunization, and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Its vision is to provide timely, accessible, high-quality, equitable, and respectful care.

The role oversees a caseload of STD clinic patients seeking HIV prevention services and helps connect them with prevention and treatment services while supporting adherence to their care plans. The Patient Navigator provides health education and promotion messages under STD clinical protocols, coordinates practical support for care-plan adherence, and works with clinic staff and external providers and agencies to facilitate follow-up and treatment.

The position is part of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The posting states that candidates who are permanent may apply. Depending on the position, employees may be able to work from home up to two days during the week.

Requirements

• Meet the Public Health Adviser qualification requirements through one of the stated education and experience pathways: a relevant bachelor's degree; a bachelor's degree plus qualifying experience; a high school diploma or equivalent plus qualifying experience; or equivalent education and/or experience, subject to the stated minimum education and experience conditions.
• For Assignment Level II, have at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience of the type described in Qualification Requirement 2.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent is required under the equivalency pathway.
• Public Health Advisers are required to have an annual health assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Satisfactory completion of training in phlebotomy or other necessary procedures may be required for certain assignments.
• Certification in HIV counseling may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload of STD clinic patients seeking HIV prevention services.
• Ensure patients are connected to prevention and treatment services and adhere to their established plans of care.
• Deliver health education and health promotion messages according to STD clinical protocols.
• Coordinate support for plan adherence, including appointment reminders, scheduling, medication adherence, and arranging transportation as needed.
• Collaborate with STD clinic staff to identify qualified candidates for the program.
• Perform rapid HIV screening and provide results and advice confidentially, in accordance with bureau protocol.
• Maintain liaison with health care providers and public and private agencies to expedite follow-up and treatment for patients enrolled in the program.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level