ACCESS Community Health Network·Chicago, Illinois
The Patient Navigator supports patients with recent diagnoses by implementing individualized interventions and connecting them to essential social services and primary medical care. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, collaborating with care teams, and conducting face-to-face community visits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.
The Patient Navigator plays a critical role in supporting patients by developing and implementing individualized, multi-session, time-limited interventions to assist those with recent diagnoses or positive test results. This position focuses on connecting patients to essential social support services and primary medical care while providing personalized, condition-specific counseling and referrals in a safe and empowering manner. Core Job Responsibilities: Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, including scheduling appointments, completing paperwork, and explaining treatment plans. Organize and manage appointments with healthcare providers and professionals to ensure timely and comprehensive care. Collaborate with providers, care coordinators, and nurse case managers to enhance patient adherence to healthcare recommendations. Connect patients to community resources, such as medical care, medication assistance, and other healthcare services, and ensure these services are accessed. Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with ACCESS Care Team members to support seamless patient care. Accurately document patient encounters and preliminary eligibility information in organizational and program-specific data systems. Conduct home and community visits face-to-face in accordance with established policies and workflows. Assist with special programs and events to support organizational objectives. Maintain accurate and comprehensive participant records, tracking all contacts and service connections. Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals and priorities. Requirements/Preferences: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree or higher is strongly preferred. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in human services required. Experience in infectious disease care and support services, outreach, health promotion, or related fields is preferred. Demonstrated ability to assess diverse psychosocial needs of clients and patients. Basic proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and EPIC preferred. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position applied/being recruited for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process. The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.
A high school diploma or GED is required, though an associate's degree or higher is strongly preferred. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in human services, with a preference for experience in infectious disease care or health promotion.
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