Patient Navigator

Overview

The Juvenile Justice Patient Navigator serves as a non-clinical resource, advocate and liaison for patients and their families and is an integrated member of the JJC team. Under the guidance of a clinical supervisor, the Patient Navigator works in a non-judgmental and respectful manner, closely with JJC partners, to ensure patients are provided with exceptional care in the facility and upon re-entry.

Location:

Oakland, CA
• Campus:
Benioff Children's Hospital
• Work Style:
Fully On-Site

Job Code and Payroll

Title:

004468 PAT NAVGTR NON-CLIN 2 CX
• Job Category:
Allied Health
• Employee Class:
Career
• Percentage: 100%

Shift: Evenings, Nights
• Shift Length: 12 Hours

Site: UCSF Health

Note:

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions represented by a labor union, salary placement will follow the collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Range: $29.99 - $48.23 (Hourly Rate)

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• Serve as a non-clinical resource, advocate and liaison for patients and their families.
• Work as an integrated member of the JJC team under the guidance of a clinical supervisor.
• Interact in a non-judgmental and respectful manner; coordinate with JJC partners to ensure quality care in the facility and upon re-entry.

• History of working with social service experience and Medi-Cal. Commitment to the mission of care coordination, including CalAIM.
• Empathetic and calm approach to supporting patients and families.
• Ability to build relationships with patients, families, law enforcement partners, and providers within and outside of the Juvenile Justice Center.
• Ability to communicate concisely and courteously with patients, families, and partners.
• Ability to work closely with interpreters, as needed.
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing patient and provider needs.
• Organizational skills (e.g., with confidential patient materials, charting, emails, and appointment tracking).
• Interest in working with justice-involved youth and families.

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