Preventive Care Navigator

Chicago Family Health Center • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Preventive Care Navigator promotes preventive health measures and helps clients access essential screening and support services. The role involves community education and outreach, identifying clients who may benefit from preventive screenings, and supporting access to resources. The navigator provides culturally and linguistically appropriate education to diverse populations, documents referrals and follow-ups, collaborates with healthcare providers and community organizations, and maintains current knowledge of screening guidelines, community resources, and preventive-care best practices.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a Saturday rotation from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a stated range of $17.50 to $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least one year of health education experience.
• CPR certification, which must be maintained.
• Understanding of the age-specific medical needs of the populations served.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective, professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organizational and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a diverse population base.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external outreach to educate communities about mammography, colorectal screening, and risk-reduction strategies.
• Identify clients who may benefit from preventive screenings and support services, and assist them in accessing these resources.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education tailored to diverse populations.
• Accurately document referrals, follow-ups, and educational activities for tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to enhance outreach and service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of screening guidelines, community resources, and preventive-care best practices.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical PPO plans
• BCBS dental
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
• 12 paid holidays
• 18 days of paid time off
• 8 sick days

What This Job Offers

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