Diabetes Health Navigator - Diabetes Services Program-Walnut Creek - Part Time - 8 Hour - Days
Company: John Muir Health
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description:The Diabetes Health Navigator (DHN) is a patient
care coordinator who helps connect patients with appropriate
treatment and services to address problems related to their
Diabetes. Diabetes Health Navigators conduct initial brief
assessments, introduce patients to Diabetes programs and services,
expedite appointments with appropriate providers, serve as the
primary coach for their patients and maintain ongoing contact with
their panel. They also assist with access to other services such as
financial counseling, primary care and social services. The DHN
proactively builds and cultivates a network of service providers
within the John Muir Health system as well as with various private
and public Diabetes resources throughout the
community.Education:
- High School Diploma requiredExperience:
- Two (2) years' work experience required
- Two (2) years' Diabetes Experience
preferredCertifications/Licensures:
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - John Muir
Health - Required -within -60 -days of hire and every -24 -months
-(or within 30 days of return from leave of absence)Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across
organizational levels
- Teamwork oriented and skilled at building constructive and
effective professional relationships within JMH as well as
community partners
- Nonjudgmental, energetic and positive approach to assisting
patients with Diabetes
- Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
- EPIC preferred (or expected training upon hire and demonstrated
proficiency following)
- Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word,
Excel, and outlook strongly preferred
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills, ability to
multi-task and manage time and work assignments independently
- Possess the ability to work independently as well as part of a
team
- Ability to work respectfully and creatively with patients of
diverse functional ability, social, economic and cultural
backgrounds to support both patient autonomy and client safety
- Sensitivity to diverse religious and cultural practices and
values. - Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with
staff at all levels across the organizationWork Shift:08.0 - 08:00
- 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)Pay Range:$30.38 -
$41.02HourlyOffer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant
experience and/or licensure.Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt
(not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed
as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift
will contain the word 'exempt' on it.Scheduled Weekly Hours:24
Keywords: John Muir Health, Concord , Diabetes Health Navigator - Diabetes Services Program-Walnut Creek - Part Time - 8 Hour - Days, Other , Walnut Creek, California
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