Patient Community Navigator, Temporary

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc
*Queen's Medical Ctr-Honolulu
$25,01-$30,01 an hour
Part-time

JOB SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Supports community health by establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with patients, families, and providers to promote health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness.
  • Performs activities off-site, in the community, and makes patient home visits as required.
  • Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with policies and procedures and consistent with the goals and objective of the department and The Queen's Medical Center (QMC).

II.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • Essential : stooping / bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; lifting usual weight of 10 pounds up to 25 pounds.
  • Frequent : standing, walking, reaching at and below shoulder level.
  • Occasional : sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, pushing / pulling usual weight of 10 pounds up to 25 pounds;

carrying usual weight of 5 pounds; reaching above shoulder level.

Operates computer, calculator, copier, facsimile, and telephone.

III.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
  • Must be willing to work both at the QMC and in the community. Work involves extensive off-site activities, including home and community-based visits to patients.
  • Must have reliable transportation in order to make visits to sites where patients reside.
  • May be exposed to negative responses from patient or family.

IV.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE :

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license required in accordance with Hawaii state law rules and regulations.
  • Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record.
  • Meet and comply with qualifications set forth in QMC Fleet Safety Policy.
  • Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker or Patient Navigation certification preferred.
  • Current certification in BLS / HCP required.

B. EXPERIENCE :

  • Two (2) years of relevant healthcare / social services experience; or one (1) year of healthcare / social services experience with a Community Health Worker certificate.
  • Previous experience working with individuals with behavioral health and / or substance use issues preferred.
  • Prior experience working with the underserved preferred.
  • 30+ days ago
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