Patient Navigator

Research Support Specialist ANNOUNCEMENT OF NON- PROFESSIONAL VACANCY Applications are invited for consideration to the following position Department: Medicine / STAR Program Budget Title: Research Support Specialist Salary Range: (Based Upon Experience)$50,000.00 - $51,500.00 Descriptive Title:Patient Navigator Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week. Vacancy 25-27 Description of Duties: This is a grant funded position. -Complete patient intake assessments, service plan development, reassessments and service plan updates as scheduled for patients and assigned by the program -Conduct out-reach and in-reach activities -Facilitate supportive individual (and group as needed) counseling sessions for a small caseload assigned by the program coordinator -Remind patients of medical appointments, conduct missed appointment follow-up to reengage and assist with linkage to care -Assist patients in completing forms for services including eligibility for health insurance -Update program PCSM's, record patient encounter notes in EMR and complete eSHARE data forms -Assist Behavioral Case Manager and other program staff with client assistance activities -Refer and accompany patients to medical and social service appt's at SUNY DMC and other community agencies -Participate in interdisciplinary case conference activities, outcome evaluation and quality improvement processes Qualifications: REQUIRED: A.A. or A.S. at least 2 years of behavioral health case management experience working in a community based agency or health care organization. Effective computer, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills required. Must be computer literate with a proficiency in word processing. PREFERRED: B.A. or B.S. degree with a minimum 1 year counseling/health promotion experience in a community based agency or health care organization preferred. Bilingual Creole or Spanish speaking an asset. Field based and outreach experience. Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction Additional Information:Interested candidates should submit their letter of introduction and resume to: Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 12/20/25 The Research Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics/genetic information, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, prior arrest or conviction records, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2025-12-08