Community Health Navigator (Wayne, Oakland & Macomb Counties, MI)

Location: Southfield, MI

Primary Job Function: Medical Management

ID**: 34211

Your career starts now. We are looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we are passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nations leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we would like to hear you.

Headquartered in Southfield, MI, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.

Responsibilities:

As part of the community outreach function, the Community Health Navigator supports the development of and executes on the outreach strategy in a certain territory for the purposes of impacting health outcomes, health care costs, and member engagement. This position is responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with community stakeholders and providers, implementing and managing community events and education programs, and engaging a group of select members in that territory. Based on the territory / market assigned, the Community Health Navigator may be asked to focus in one or all of the below functional areas. *Routine home visitations are an essential expectation of the Community Health Navigator role.

Education/ Experience:

• Required Associate’s Degree in Healthcare, Human Services or related field or equivalent work experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of health care in an office/clinic/hospital setting or human services experience.

• Required must be able to service Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

• Required must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License, valid insurance and reliable transportation.

• Required traveling to and accessing members' homes and community locations within assigned region.

• Develops and maintains relationships with members and community organizations via phone, mail, e-mail and personal visits.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of managed care, medical terminology and disease processes.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Proven community based experienced through volunteerism, employment or education.

• Preferred ability to effectively communicate preventive health and health management philosophies to individual members, small groups and external agencies.

• Preferred comprehensive knowledge of Managed Care, Medicaid requirements and plan, policies and procedures.

• Preferred bilingual Spanish or Arabic, but not required.

• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to drive a car.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled