Patient Navigator (Medical Assistant)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Reporting/Department Head Vice President of Community Services & Infection Control Prevention

*FLSA Status – Non- Exempt

*EEO Category – Service Worker

Our Mission: To improve lives by providing convenient, comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to every person in every community that we serve.

Our Vision: CCHN will maintain its position as the leading community health center in the state and become a model for all other healthcare organizations to follow.

MAJOR FUNCTION: To act as a medical Assistant in the Community outreach department. To provide activities and programs that improve the health and overall quality of life of community residents by decreasing barriers that may prevent them from accessing health and medical care. Act as a Medical Assistant on the Mobile Health Unit. Schedule and coordinate medical pop-ups in a community base setting. Bringing educational messages about healthcare and CompleteCare services into the community; and engaging residents in improved individual health. Duties include door-to-door outreach, community/neighborhood canvassing. Play a critical role in our Health Solution school based medical and dental program. This is a fast-paced environment, Multitasking is essential.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Markets program through in-person outreach in Cape May, Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties.
• Chaperones medical and dental groups.
• Provide health screenings, referrals, and information.
• Help people complete applications to access health benefits.
• Be knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to the needs of patients/families.
• Visit Migrant / Farm Camps (May-Oct) providing health screenings.
• Provides Disney Style customer service to both internal and external partners.
• Attend Health events in churches, schools, community events, etc.
• Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
• Check patient insurance and Eligibility requirements.
• Check Health Records
• Most be available on Night and weekend

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• NJ Driver’s License – Ability to provide own form of reliable transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• CMA/RMA (Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant)
• Active CPR Certification
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to perform accurate health screenings (Vitals, etc.)
• Experience and passion for working with children
• At least three years in a clinical setting
• Be able to work outside on mobile medical unit.
• NJ Driver’s License –the Ability to provide own form of reliable transportation
• Fingerprinted by NJ Department of Education
• Can work inside Cumberland County Jail clearance required
• Bi-lingual required (Spanish Speaking)

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments that may be given to any employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description.

EOE

CompleteCare offers full-time and part-time employees a variety of generous benefits, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Incentive program
• Life and disability insurance
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Reimbursement for licensure and certifications
• Reimbursement for CPR
• Discounted services
• Employee recognition programs
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) via Ameriflex (covers most out-of-pocket expenses)
• Pension plan
• Cancer insurance policies
• Employee-paid life insurance — 2x annual salary, up to $150K (CCHN-paid benefit)
• AAA membership (discounted rates)
• BJ’s Wholesale Club membership (discounted rates)
• Direct deposit
• Childcare reimbursement program
• Intersite travel reimbursement