University Health KC
Healthcare
PopulationHealthCommunityNavigator
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“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.
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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