Patient Navigator - Spanish Speaking Required at NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

44000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Navigation, Case Management, Spanish Fluency, Patient Education, Risk-reduction Counseling, HIV Testing, Referral Services, Outreach, Logistical Support, Patient Coaching

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone [https://nyulangone.org/locations/family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone], and interact with us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/?viewAsMember=true], Glassdoor [https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/NYU-Langone-Health-Reviews-E121521.htm], Indeed [https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health/reviews], Facebook [http://facebook.com/NYULangone], Twitter [http://twitter.com/nyulangone], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/user/nyulmc] and Instagram [http://instagram.com/nyulangone]. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Navigator - Spanish Speaking Required. In this role, the successful candidate The Patient Navigator coordinates patient care services as well as provides outreach, education and referral services to patients. The Patient Navigator is responsible for carrying out tasks that are needed to execute the medical and support service plan. Depending on grant requirements and population served, the Patient Navigator may provide rapid HIV testing and pre- and post-test counseling. Job Responsibilities: * Participates in trainings, conferences, meetings, and quality improvement efforts as assigned. * Ensures patients make and keep appropriate health and social services appointments; accompanies patients to primary care appointments and to other health care and social service encounters, as appropriate. * Provides education, risk-reduction counseling, and skill-building services to the patients, as necessary per patient needs and grant requirements. * Depending on grant requirements and population served, may provide rapid HIV testing and pre and post test counseling. * Performs entitlement reassessment and follow-ups. * Coordinates ongoing navigation and logistical support for appointment keeping reminders, transportation and childcare arrangements, as appropriate. * Provides critical information to other members of the health care team based on observations in the field or in patient encounters. * Educates, coaches and empowers patients * Depending on needs, may provide DOT (Daily Observed Therapy); if providing DOT, must observe and record patient self-administration of medications. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Bachelors degree, or equivalent combination of education and patient navigation/case management experience (e.g., Associates degree and two years experience, high school diploma/GED and four years experience). Past experience and employment in a hospital or health care setting preferred. Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf]. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $42,783.13 - $44,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here [https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/290/2017/04/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Patient Navigator coordinates care services, provides outreach, and offers education and referral services to patients. They are responsible for executing medical and support service plans, which may include HIV testing and counseling.