WiseWoman Patient Navigator

Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

WiseWoman Patient Navigator

As a grantee of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Salud is able to offer the WiseWoman (WiWo) Program to eligible patients for integrated care for cardiovascular disease prevention. The WiseWoman Patient Navigator functions as a member of the patient care team performing patient navigation for both insured and uninsured women through the Health Navigation and Clinical Services component of the WiseWoman Program. The WiseWoman Patient Navigator approaches his/her tasks in a team-based care fashion and provides support and guidance to patients throughout the cardiovascular screening process, risk reduction, and health coaching.

 We offer:

• Starting Wage - $18.38 to $21.13 per hr. 
• Monday to Friday – Available 7 am to 4 pm

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)
• Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) 
• 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

 

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED, required

Experience:

• One to two years of clinical work along with working with a diverse and/or underserved population in a health setting preferred
• Experience providing patient health education or health coaching to reduce cardiovascular disease is preferred

Licensure:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to relate well to patients and co-workers
• Possess sensitivity toward the needs of others
• Must be a self-motivated, proactive, and independent worker
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Must work well with the patient care team
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must

The application window is anticipated to close by 4/30/24

Additional Information

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.