University Health KC

Healthcare

PopulationHealthCommunityNavigator

$58–78k ~AI est. Kansas City, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Population Health Community Navigator at University Health KC. Skills: Patient engagement, Care coordination, Medicaid navigation, Community resource navigation. Conduct Social Determinants of Health assessments. Identify barriers to care”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve health outcomes; Improve quality of life; Improve stability and well-being

Industry & Context.

Healthcare

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate degree healthcare-related, Certified Community Health Worker (CHW), 3+ years healthcare experience, Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare enrollment, Understanding of Social Determinants of Health, Comfort using laptops, tablets, EHR systems

Nice to Have

Missouri CHW Certification, Leadership or mentoring experience, Experience documenting within EHR, Knowledge of chronic disease management, Bilingual abilities

What You'll Do.

Conduct Social Determinants of Health assessments

Identify barriers to care

Engage high-risk patients

Provide personalized support

Develop individualized care support plans

Assist patients with appointment scheduling

Assist with follow-up care

Assist with referral coordination

Support transitions of care

Coach patients managing chronic conditions

Educate patients managing chronic conditions

Encourage medication adherence

Encourage care plan compliance

Resolve transportation challenges

Resolve communication challenges

Resolve access challenges

Document patient interactions

Track progress toward health goals

Guide patients through Medicaid enrollment

Guide patients through Medicaid renewal

Prevent gaps in healthcare coverage

Connect patients with educational resources

Collaborate with Patient Access teams

Collaborate with clinical teams

Connect patients with internal resources

Connect patients with community resources

Advocate for patients

Strengthen patient-provider relationships

Support efforts to reduce no-show rates

Support efforts to improve engagement

Support Community Health Workers

Support Population Health initiatives

Promote quality improvement

Promote cultural diversity

Promote patient safety

Represent mission and values

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary care teams; Patient Access teams; Clinical teams; Community Health Workers

Full Job Description

**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **** **Please log into[ myWORKDAY](http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Population Health Community Navigator 101 Truman Medical Center # **Job Location** UH Community Care Linwood Kansas City, Missouri # **Department** Population Health # **Position Type** Full time # **Work Schedule** 8:00AM - 4:30PM # **Hours Per Week** 40 # **Job Description** ### ### At University Health KC, we believe healthcare extends far beyond clinic walls. We are seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and community-driven **Population Health Community Navigator** to help bridge the gap between healthcare and the everyday realities our patients face. ### ### ### ### In this role, you will empower individuals and families to overcome barriers to care, navigate complex healthcare systems, and access the resources they need to thrive. Whether supporting a patient through a Medicaid renewal, helping coordinate transportation to an appointment, or connecting someone to food, housing, or behavioral health resources, your work will directly impact lives across our community. ### ### ### ### This is more than a healthcare role — it’s an opportunity to become a trusted advocate, educator, and partner in improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. ### ### ### ### What You’ll Do ### As a Population Health Community Navigator, you will work alongside multidisciplinary care teams to engage high-risk patients and provide personalized support that improves both health and quality of life. ### ### ### ### Key Responsibilities: ### Patient Engagement & Care Coordination * ### Conduct Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) assessments and identify barriers to care * ### Engage high-risk patients through outreach, education, and relationship-building * ### Develop and support individualized care support

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