Community Health Worker - Dignity Health : Job Details

The Community Health Worker helps a person navigate the complex healthcare system and acts as a liaison and advocate for vulnerable populations especially the uninsured and homeless. The Community Health Navigator will follow up with all uninsured persons seen in the Emergency Room but not admitted to the hospital. Additionally, the Community Health Navigator will provide follow-up for referred inpatients and persons within the community. Becoming familiar with and establishing relationships with FQHC's low cost and free clinics and other agencies the Community Health Navigator will serve as a link between the person and community resources with the goal to:1. Identify a medical home where a person has access to consistent healthcare .. Support individuals in obtaining access to appropriate health care services including health education for increased knowledge to better self manage their health .. Health navigation that links patients to resources for improved quality through screenin...Worker, Health, Healthcare, Medical