Patient Navigator I/II (Bilingual Preferred)

$21.97 - $26.70 Hourly / $1,757.60 - $2,136.00 Biweekly

 $24.25 - $29.47 Hourly / $1,940.00 - $2,357.60 Biweekly

Description:
Under direct supervision, provides support and/or client services designed to ensure effective navigation of health services to minimize fragmentation within the healthcare system and maximize quality treatment for patients of the Health Services Agency. Serves as an advocate for clients to resolve concerns and improve patient access to services across all healthcare sectors. Collaborates with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary professional staff to implement safe and efficient patient care. May perform routine patient care in a clinical setting.

About the Department:

Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community.  We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up.  Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles.  We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients. Every position is a key position at Health Services.  We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners.  If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.

• Assists patients in accessing care and navigating health care systems.  Assess barriers to care and engage patients and caregivers in finding potential solutions. 
• Schedules appointments for patients with various health care providers as directed.
• Coaches patients in self-management, problem solving and empower patients, family and/or caregivers to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence.
• Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
• Patient Navigator I: Two (2) years of experience working one-on-one assisting patients with their health needs. Must possess a clinical medical assisting certificate of completion from an accredited training institution or graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in a health or social services related field.
• Patient Navigator II:  In addition to the above, must possess a valid certification as a Medical Assistant from an institution approved by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants.  Requires one (1) year of related experience in a medical setting.

Bilingual Candidates:

• Must pass a Merit Systems Services written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

License and Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid California driver’s license.
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active certification.
• Requires CPR certification.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Salary : $22 - $27