Preventive Care Navigator - IBCCP

Description

Job Title: Preventive Care Navigator - IBCCP

Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications): $19.10 - $27.66

Location: 9119 S Exchange Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Preventive Care Navigator - IBCCP to join our healthcare team. As a Preventive Care Navigator - IBCCP, will identify and assist clients in gaining access to integrated and support services. The Preventive Care Navigator will conduct education in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner. He/She will provide documentation of all referrals, follow-ups, and educational training for tracking purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the IBCCP Team, Chicago Family Health Center staff and all support care services
• Promotes health awareness and disease prevention.
• Assists clients in scheduling appointments as needed.
• Contacts patients for appointment reminders or outcome reporting.
• Refers to appropriate screenings and diagnostic testing services.
• Participates in community outreach and special events to provide awareness of the IBCCP program, education on breast and cervical health and risk reduction.
• Identifies program appropriate educational materials for outreach use.
• Utilizes the EMR notes to communicate with the Provider on patient’s status.
• Conducts client follow-up on an as needed basis.
• Makes referrals as needed.
• Participates in community events and networks with existing and new partners.
• Attends all navigation and health prevention training.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality behavioral health care to patients in a primary care setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation packages and a supportive work environment.

Work Arrangement: This role is eligible for a “hybrid remote” work arrangement. If hybrid, it is expected this person would be able to meet for “in person” meetings when needed or at the request of others. In-person meetings may be required on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, etc.).

Chicago Family Health Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Must have 1 or more years of health education experience.
• CPR Certification will be required and maintained.
• Must understand age- specific medical needs of all populations served.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and business acumen.
• Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, when appropriate.
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.