Diabetes Navigator at UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collaboration, Patient Care, Community Resources, Communication, Care Planning, Education Support, Healthcare Provider Interaction

Industry

Description

Overview UnityPoint Clinic Full time Diabetes Navigator Cedar Rapids Diab & Kidney Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Collaborate with the interprofessional team to delivery high quality person-centered care. Assist patient with accessing community-based resources by supporting them with applications, transportation needs and follow up on any referrals made to ensure patient utilizes identified resources. Enhance patient’s ability to effectively communicate with healthcare provider Works with staff and providers to facilitate a care plan and communicates with them regarding the status of efforts Support patient understanding of educational materials and resources about diabetes Qualifications CMA, LPN, Pharmacy Technician, EMT/Paramedic Diabetes Community Care Coordinator Certification required within 60 days of hire Community Health Worker certification within 90 days of hire Mandatory Reporter certification

Responsibilities

The Diabetes Navigator collaborates with an interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care. They assist patients in accessing community resources and enhance their communication with healthcare providers.