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Amergis Community Resource Navigator in Chicago, Illinois
Amergis Healthcare is hiring Community Resource Navigators in Chicago, IL. The navigator helps members navigate the health care delivery system, advocates on their behalf and works to reduce barriers that interfere with the member's ability to successfully interface with their medical home.
Responsibilities:
Completes health risk screenings by asking the members questions and documenting the response
Receives referrals to assist members in completing applications
Utilizes health risk screenings to determine escalation to licensed clinical staff as determined
Calls patients discharged from ED to screen for improvement in symptoms and engagement of ED treatment plan such as prescriptions filled, appointments made
Interfaces with payers to validate authorization for required services
Documents all activities in the Care Management System according to Care management policy and procedure.
Travels to the homes of members and their sites of patient care to perform outreach and follow up care
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required
One year of experience in a health care organization or community based social service agency performing health risk screenings, providing health education or supporting linkages to community based resources
Valid Illinois Driver's license and mandatory vehicle insurance as required in the State of Illinois
One year of experience with software and computers
Must be be bilingual in Spanish/English
Covid-19 Vaccine required
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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