Openings: 1

Job Description

Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Patient Navigator for our Escalon Clinic who will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must have a passion for nursing excellence and be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.

Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.

WHY WORK HERE?

Oak Valley Hospital District features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. We offer a competitive salary, three weeks of PTO, flexible scheduling, and regular evaluations.

Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, EAP, 401(a) pension plan, optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans with immediate eligibility, and a tuition reimbursement program. Beyond an outstanding benefit package, we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.

The Patient Navigator will serve as a liaison between patients and the healthcare system. Navigators guide patients through the complex landscape of healthcare by serving as a primary contact for clients, helping patients to understand the care process, assisting with insurance issues, scheduling appointments, and helping to remove barriers to care. The Patient Navigator will also serve a critical role in the documentation and performance of both HEDIS and Quality Incentive Pool (QIP) measures.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay any longer! Apply now and join our talented team today and start building the career of your dreams!

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Must demonstrate effective communication with and recognition of the cultural sensitivities and health literacy level of the community and knowledge of the community and health care system.
• Ability to understand underlying community challenges, barriers, and strengths. Barriers cited by some communities include financial challenges (especially for the uninsured and underinsured), communication and information problems including language barriers; complications within the health care system, travel and distance challenges that can lead to a missed doctor’s appointment, and emotional barriers where fears lead to cancellation or delay of medical services.

Salary: $22.00-23.00 per hour