Health Navigator - Brunswick Georgia

Company: Main Street Rural Health
Location: Brunswick, Georgia
Posted On: 04/15/2024

Overview: We are a healthcare company focused exclusively on serving rural communities. -We built our business to make -it easier for rural patients to access care. -We partner with rural primary care partners to meet patients where they are by becoming an extension of their current healthcare team and providing personalized assistance with their -healthcare needs through a dedicated local health navigator. -Our interdisciplinary care team uses an integrated technology platform to coordinate and manage -comprehensive, longitudinal care. About the Role: -Navigating the healthcare system can be intimidating and confusing. -The Health Navigator's role is to make it -easy. -You will start by developing trusted relationships with our patients in the primary care clinic, understanding their healthcare needs and engaging them in how we can best support -them. -You will be a valued member of a local clinical care team, assisting with patient-facing duties and coordinating care alongside clinic staff. - Main Street's management and training teams will equip you with the training and tools you need to perform these duties. - -You will: -

• Develop strong relationships with patients to assist them with their care ----
• Use data to support patients with -medication adherence via reminders -and influence around -best -practice---s
• Make outbound calls to follow up on outstanding -needs ----
• Use software to track progress on scheduling patients for preventative health screenings
• Maintain a record of patient interactions and communicate with providers using electronic health records
• Educate patients about their healthcare options, insurance benefits, -and common medical -conditions---
• Respond to patient questions about insurance coverage
• Demonstrate adaptability and grace in the face of changes / new initiatives ----
• Connect patients with and help them access community resources
• Assist healthcare providers -with administrative tasks associated with patient outcomes---
• Schedule clinic visits to support your patients' needs ----
• Help coordinate care when patients are discharged from the hospital
• Demonstrate compassion for patients, attention to detail, and an eagerness to collaborate with team members--- -Requirements for This Role: -
  • You love your community and want to see it thrive
  • You enjoy meeting new people, developing relationships and can talk to anyone
  • You learn and apply new information quickly
  • You bring a strong service mentality to your work
  • You easily influence and win over stakeholders
  • You love solving problems and will take whatever initiative is required to solve them
  • You are excited by the idea of working in a fast-paced organization where change is the norm -
  • You are a self-starter and are comfortable with an independent working environment
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using smartphones and computers -
  • Work a full-time 40-hour week, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm (1 hour lunch)
  • Active unencumbered driver's license required More...

        

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