Preventive Care Navigator - IBCCP

at  Chicago Family Health Center

Description:
Job Title: Preventive Care Navigator - IBCCP
Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications): $19.00 - $29.60
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.

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.

• 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.).