Patient Navigator
City of New York · New York City, New York, US
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Job description
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The mission of the Bureau of Public Health Clinics is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. It is also the Bureau's vision to provide timely, accessible, high-quality, equitable and respectful care that helps improve the lives of our patients and contributes to a healthier community. Position Summary: Reporting to the Navigation Supervisor, the Public Health Advisor-II/Patient Navigator will work in one of the Bureau's clinics and assist patients who are seeking HIV prevention services. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee caseload of STD clinic patients who are seeking HIV prevention services, ensuring that the patient is connected to prevention and treatment services and the patient adheres to the established plan of care. - Deliver health education and health promotion me...