Patient Navigator/Community Health Worker - Borrego Health - Coachella Valley, CA

Company Description

Borrego Health provides high quality, efficient customer focused health care to the communities we serve, accomplished by providing access to patient centered comprehensive care to all residents regardless of their ability to pay.

Borrego Health is seeking candidates for the following positions for the Coachella Valley.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing health care systems navigation for women who seek breast and cervical health services at Borrego Health. Patient Navigator services may include, but not limited to, guiding patient through the health care system, helping patients to complete their insurance paperwork, assisting patients in obtaining financial help for their medical services, directing patients to their health care services for further diagnosis and treatment, identifying local resources and support, keeping track of and helping patients get to their appointments, talking to the patients’ doctors and/or nurses, providing patients additional health care information

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Outreach and community health experience preferred
3. Knowledge of breast health education/services and public funding programs for women
4. Must have a current California driver’s license with a clean driving record and meet the insurance requirements for the state of California.

Additional Information

Learn more about us and view our current openings please visit our web-site at
http://www.borregomedical.org/

Please also visit our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/BorregoHealthCareers

Please follow the instructions below to apply for this position.

1. Fill out a Borrego Health Application. You may download a copy of the application by visiting this link.

http://borregomedical.org/images/stories/PDFs/Employment%20Application%201%202013%20PDF.pdf

2. Attach a copy of your resume to the application.

3. Please submit both the application and your resume by clicking Submit below.

4. You may also mail or fax your application and resume to the following address and telephone number:

Borrego Health
PO Box 2369
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Fax: 858-634-6903

* Please note that you must fill out and submit an application along with your resume to be considered for this position.

Borrego Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Referrals/Patient Navigator – Health Clinic: 1 year

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required language: