Patient Navigator (CPRIT)
Gateway Community Health Center
- Laredo, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plans, organizes and supports community outreach events to educate the community about Human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination and cervical cancer prevention and screening, using standard educational materials.
- Educates patients at the clinical setting about HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention and screening using standard educational materials.
- Contacts patient to schedule site and/or clinical visits.
- Reports data thoroughly and timely, adhering to data collection protocols.
- Collaborates with grant team to facilitate provider training at local site once a year.
- Document activities, service plans results' and bill slips.
- Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community needs, resources, services and programs available.
- Participate in all required education for employment and cervical cancer education.
- Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines in regards to patient information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or GED program.
- 2-3 years of relevant healthcare experience required.
- Must be able to work long hours during the week and weekends as necessary.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Possess means of transportation.
- Valid Texas Driver's License and minimum liability insurance.
- Must be able to drive within Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to gather information and analyze data;
- Ability to professionally and accurately represent the Center, its mission, philosophy and services;
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher and Power Point);
- Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;
- Business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
- Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality of information per HIPAA guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the general public.
- Work flexible hours.