Patient Navigator

Job description

Description Patient Navigator Syracuse, NY Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment.? No matter what. In support of PPCWNY’s mission, the Patient Navigator builds strong relationships with patients and with community agencies, organizations, groups and members to connect patients with services to improve their social determinants of health and reduce longstanding disparities in health and health care. This position is based in the Syracuse health center and requires some travel in Onondaga Country. Essential Functions: - Establishes relationships with and serves as primary point of contact for patients regarding barriers to care and social determinants of health, such as economic stability/employment opportunities/education, food stability, housing stability, transportation, accessing healthcare, neighborhood, and physical environment/social support networks - Assists patients with linking to a primary care provider and to health insurance when needed - Refers patients to community resources to assist patients with the Social Determinants of Heal...