What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Navigator position at St Bernardine Medical Center?
Overview
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute an award-winning orthopedics program surgical weight loss and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.
Responsibilities
The Community Health Navigator at St. Bernardine Medical Center plays a vital role in patient/client advocacy, care coordination, and community resource navigation. This position supports uninsured individuals, inpatients, and community members within vulnerable populations by guiding them through the healthcare system and ensuring access to essential medical, social services, and community outreach programs. The Community Health Navigator provides follow-up support and works to connect individuals with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), low-cost and free clinics, and other critical resources to promote ongoing healthcare access.
This role focuses on building relationships, solving problems, and educating patients/clients on self-navigation within the healthcare system and community outreach programs. By providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education support, the Community Health Navigator helps manage their health and improve their overall quality of life. While this position does not provide clinical care or replace the expertise of medical professionals, it is essential in reducing healthcare disparities, supporting patient empowerment, and advancing St. Bernardine Medical Center’s mission, core values, and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
Pay Range
$24.59 - $33.81 /hour
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute an award-winning orthopedics program surgical weight loss and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.
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Responsibilities
The Community Health Navigator at St. Bernardine Medical Center plays a vital role in patient/client advocacy, care coordination, and community resource navigation. This position supports uninsured individuals, inpatients, and community members within vulnerable populations by guiding them through the healthcare system and ensuring access to essential medical, social services, and community outreach programs. The Community Health Navigator provides follow-up support and works to connect individuals with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), low-cost and free clinics, and other critical resources to promote ongoing healthcare access.
This role focuses on building relationships, solving problems, and educating patients/clients on self-navigation within the healthcare system and community outreach programs. By providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education support, the Community Health Navigator helps manage their health and improve their overall quality of life. While this position does not provide clinical care or replace the expertise of medical professionals, it is essential in reducing healthcare disparities, supporting patient empowerment, and advancing St. Bernardine Medical Center’s mission, core values, and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree, preferable in a healthcare related field preferred
- Experience in a healthcare setting working with patients, healthcare services, medical groups, and payers is required.
- Ability to use Google Office Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Access).
- Demonstrate ability to navigate the internet and Windows-based software applications.
- Able to provide culturally appropriate service.
- Ability to build effective relationships with patients staff community agencies and community members.
- Knowledge of healthcare payors, medical groups and services.
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual Spanish speaker with ability to read and write Spanish preferred/\.
- Valid California Drivers License in good standing required.
Pay Range
$24.59 - $33.81 /hour
Salary : $25 - $34
