Navigator at University Health System- San Antonio – San Antonio, Texas

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Mama Bexar integrated maternal health initiative, this position will serve as the liaison between patients, clinics, and providers in order to improve maternal outcomes. This position will work within a multidisciplinary care team to assist and guide patients through prenatal, delivery and postpartum services to include screening services, while providing education, support, and patient care coordination. This includes ensuring appropriate information is disseminated, patient is navigated to medical appointments, and follow-up with health care needs. All functions and behaviors are applicable to the clinical and community settings. Additional activities will include patient tracking, data entry, and reporting.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health education or related field of study is required. Four years of experience in the area of health education, public health, social work and/or case management may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree. Community Health Worker certification preferred. Knowledge and experience working with programs of similar scope and focus preferred. English/Spanish fluency is required.