Upstate Medical University · 1 month ago
Center for International Health Patient Navigator
Syracuse-Auburn Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUpstate Medical University is seeking a Center for International Health Patient Navigator. The role involves helping patients navigate the healthcare system, addressing barriers to care, and providing education on accessing health services.
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Responsibilities
Helping patients navigate through the healthcare system and providing basic care coordination
Identifying and reducing barriers to care and addressing social determinants of health
Educating patients on non-medical factors regarding how and where to access health care services
Providing assistance in gaining access to transportation for preventive/routine appointments as well as specialty appointments
Making referrals to Health Homes and Financial Services Offices and assisting with follow up to ensure patients' needs are addressed
Following up on high-risk patients to determine whether they received the needed care from Center for International Health and other indicated provider(s) as referred to
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field with one year of experience in a healthcare setting required
Knowledge of community resources and an understanding of medical terminology required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Documentation, organizational, planning, and implementation skills with the ability to handle multiple cases and timelines required
Computer skills and knowledge including Windows and Microsoft Word required
Preferred
Understanding of social determinants of health and the needs of diverse populations preferred
Bilingual candidates preferred
Experience working with the refugee population preferred
Company
Upstate Medical University
The State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse encompasses a College of Medicine
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2023-11-21Grant
Leadership Team
William G. Veit
Assistant vice president for internal audit and enterprise risk management
Recent News
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