Join a Legacy of Care and Compassion at Near North Health!

Are you passionate about transforming lives and creating healthier communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership, innovation, and dedication can shine? If so, we’re thrilled to invite you to join Near North Health as our next Wellness West Community Health Breast Cancer Navigator!

Wellness West is an initiative on Chicago’s west side that uses a comprehensive network of community-based partners and medical providers to screen community members with chronic illness for social determinants of health and provide a suite of comprehensive services to resolve identified issues. Based in the primary care practice, the Wellness West Breast Cancer Navigator is crucial in improving breast cancer screening rates within the Wellness West community. The position will play a key role in coordinating with Equal Hope (EH), a community partner, to ensure timely and effective breast cancer screenings for eligible patients. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of patient navigation and care coordination principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Equal Hope Coordination:
Serve as the dedicated contact person for all communications and coordination with Equal Hope.
Conduct monthly meetings with EH staff for care coordination and case reviews.
Collaborate with EH to navigate clients through appointments, addressing any barriers to accessing care (e.g., transportation, childcare, language).
Appointment Scheduling & Management:

Coordinate and schedule all necessary medical appointments for patients related to breast cancer screenings (e.g., mammograms, diagnostic procedures).
Ensure timely and accurate updates of patient activities related to mammograms in both the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Equal Hope systems.
Mammogram Orders:
Assist with the process of ordering mammograms when applicable.
Breast Cancer Screening Quality Improvement:
Monthly Progress Reporting:

Provide a detailed monthly progress report including order placement dates, order status, and contact attempts.
Reports should be filtered by Wellness West zip codes.
Current EMR reports may be accepted
Performance Targets:
Demonstrate a minimum of 15% mammogram completion rate within the specified population. REQUIREMENTS
1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., medical assistant, care coordinator, patient navigator)
Strong understanding of healthcare systems and processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Passion for improving community health outcomes
Punctual, reliable, and willing to learn DESIRED
Experience working with vulnerable populations
Bilingual/multilingual skills
Experience with data entry and reporting

Your Amazing Benefits Package

At Near North Health, we care for our team as much as we care for our community. We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including:

Health and Wellness: Enjoy premium health, dental, and vision coverage, along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to support the health and well-being of you and your family.
Financial Security: Benefit from generous retirement plans with company contributions, a tax-deferred annuity for additional savings, life insurance options, AD&D coverage, critical illness coverage, and a 24-hour accident plan that protects you both on and off the job.
Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of ample paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and 9 paid holidays, to recharge and spend meaningful time with loved ones. Commuter benefits are also available to ease your daily travel.
Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, development programs, and tuition reimbursement to help you achieve your career aspirations.
Employee Wellness: Prioritize your emotional and psychological well-being with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to mental health resources through Modern Health.

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on each candidate’s experience, skills, and education, within the established range for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will typically start at the entry level of the range, with additional qualifications reflected in the final compensation package.

Near North Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Let's work together to make a difference in the lives of our community members!

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