Community Resource Navigator

Bellingham, WA

Full Time

Program Services-Delivery

Entry Level

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Community Resource Navigator - Posting #26944

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Position Summary:

Full-time Community Resource Navigator position available for our Managed Care Department in Bellingham, WA. The role of the Community Resource Navigator is to provide information and assistance to individuals seeking health coverage, health care and other local resources that aid them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Helps in educating eligible individuals on how to navigate health insurance options, public programs, and Sea Mar services and assist with the application processes. Aid newly assigned and high-risk patients in scheduling their initial appointment for medical, dental and care management services. Provides case management and or participate in intervention strategies that remove barriers that may result in appointment no shows. In addition, they are responsible for meeting all Washington State and Sea Mar testing and certification requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pro-actively aid in increasing public awareness regarding health coverage enrollment opportunities by planning and conducting outreach activities within the community, participating at both Sea Mar sponsored and non-Sea Mar sponsored events.
Assist in the development and distribution of informational/promotional materials, and establishes and maintains referral relationships with local organizations, agencies, institutions and businesses as directed by the Managed Care Department.
They will routinely work uninsured lists from Sea Mar dental, behavioral health, and ancillary service sites to advance enrollment of eligible individuals onto health coverage and inform non
eligible individuals about health care options.
Assist consumers with online public health coverage and program applications, provide the necessary information for consumer to navigate health plan options and make well informed decisions.
Serve as a service navigator for consumers wishing to establish Sea Mar as their medical home,
by providing information regarding services available, and consumer rights and responsibilities.
Be responsible for assisting high risk patients in scheduling a care manager appointment and
facilitate processes to ensure they’ve established care. In using a case management model
incorporating home visits if necessary to assist patients who fail to keep their initial medical visit
by removing impediments by identifying and linking them to necessary resources.
Be responsible for maintaining daily activity records, submitting progress reports in a timely
manner, and assist in identifying areas for quality improvement and efficiency to the Managed
Care Department.
Assists in identifying, monitoring and tracking uninsured individuals and advocating on their
behalf regarding barriers to coverage and or access of health care services.
Performs all duties in a professional manner, participates at all mandatory state and corporate
trainings and meet all competency testing requirements, on health coverage policy changes
impacting consumers and or processes.
Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned while adhering to all corporate and
departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications and/or Requirements:

Must possess good organizational and time-management skills
Demonstrate good judgment and have excellent problem-solving abilities
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must be proficient at public speaking.
Must have good spelling, grammar and written communication. Legible handwriting required
Must have the ability to read and interpret complex documents, reports as well as data.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Must be self-motivated, have excellent work ethic and be able to work independently.
Proficient in Microsoft programs specifically in both WORD and EXCEL
Marketing and sales experience considered a plus.
Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

Education and Experience:

AA or BA in Social Services or Business Administration is preferred.
At least 2 years of customer service experience is required; preferably in a health care environment. Additional work experience may be substituted for some education.
This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Ana Howe, Regional Coordinator, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 10/2/2024

External candidates may apply after 10/4/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professionals Employees International Union (OPEIU)

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.

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