Patient Navigator (Lado A Lado)
Patient Navigator (Lado A Lado)
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Job Description
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing field-based navigation services to address the social determinants of health within patients enrolled in the Lado A Lado Program. Patient navigator must work closely with health educators health promoters and data entry clerk.
SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by the Program Manager.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires prolonged sitting stooping and bending. May require moving up to 25 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals telephone copiers and scanners.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Committed to removing patients barriers to care by identifying needs and critical resources for patients helping them navigate through health care services and systems and promoting patients health.
- Develop a network with community agencies that provide social services or resources for community members; such as food transportation housing childcare arrangements etc.
- Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community needs resources services and programs available.
- Administer and evaluate results of the Social Determinants of Health questionnaire.
- Establish and maintain contact with patients to provide referrals and conduct follow-ups.
- Encourage healthy lifestyles & wellness by educating patients and their families about the developing of habits and behaviors necessary to avoid illness.
- Develop brochures visual aids outlines and other materials used in teaching and guidance for patients.
- Functions as part of a team while being self-motivated and self-directed.
- Keep meticulous records including number of patients served referrals outcomes and any other activity conducted.
- Create and maintain a report of all monthly activities conducted to support patients to achieve their health goals.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information and patient records.
- Participate in all required training and education sessions required by the program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work with Lado A Lado staff members to coordinate program activities.
- Documents data in electronic tracking form as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work Sociology Psychology Health Education and/or related field from an accredited college or university.
- College education may be substituted for five years experience in a healthcare setting.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Possess means of transportation.
- Valid Texas Drivers License and minimum liability insurance.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work with individuals or in a group to promote community education and client participation.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English and Spanish.
- Ability to interpret understand and carry out instructions and orders.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to accept supervision and direction.
- Must possess basic knowledge of compliance and HIPAA.
- Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers visitors and patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel Word Publisher and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work in a variety of settings and be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to express ideas problems or concerns clearly.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making recommendations.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Employment Type
Full-Time
