Patient Navigator Women's Health Certified Community Health Worker (27-03)
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La Clinica de Familia Inc. is hiring a Patient Navigator Women's Health Certified Community Health Worker (27-03). The Community Health Worker supports patient navigation by providing telephonic and in-person assistance to patients facing healthcare access barriers. This role involves offering social support and health education, acting as a liaison between individuals, communities, and health/social services. The worker facilitates access to care, improves service delivery, and addresses social determinants of health in clinical and community settings, including client homes.
Key focus areas include Support patient navigation efforts by providing telephonic and in person support to patients, Serve as a liaison/intermediary between individuals, communities and health and social services, and Facilitate access to care.
Successful candidates bring High School Degree, Community Health Worker Certification Within First Month, and 1+ Years Physician Office Experience. Important skills include Computer Skills and EMR. Preferred (not required): Working With Medicare, Medicaid Or Special Needs Populations, Connecting With People, Understanding Challenges, and Outreach Methods.
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La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.
Non-Exempt
Up to $24.51
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Women’s Clinic Administrator, the Community Health Worker will support patient navigation efforts by providing telephonic and in person support to patients who have identifying barriers to accessing health care, providing social support and health education. The Community Health Worker will serve as a liaison/intermediary between individuals, communities and health and social services to facilitate access to care, improve the quality and cultural responsiveness of service delivery, and address social determinants of health. Works in both clinical and community-based settings, to include client's homes.
Core Competencies:
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Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid or Special Needs populations.
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Ability to connect with people and understand the challenges they face.
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Ability to use a range of outreach methods to engage individuals and groups in divers settings.
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Well connected to the community and resources within the community they will serve.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills demonstrating respect and cultural awareness during interactions with patients.
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Ability to travel throughout the assigned region and comfort with conduction home visits.
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Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish, preferred.
Job Requirements:
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High school degree or equivalent.
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Be able to obtain Community Health Worker Certification within first month of employment, if not currently certified as a Community Health Worker.
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1+ years of experience in a physician's office or clinical setting.
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Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
Benefits:
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Health Insurance - PPO
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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401(K) with employer matching
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Short Term Disability
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Long Term Disability
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Supplement Life Insurance
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Holidays (9)
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Education Reimbursement
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Cafeteria Plan
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Employee Assistance Program
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Travel Reimbursement
27-03-729-01
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