Health Guide

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

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Day (United States of America)

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40

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No Department Details Summary Provides high touch, customer centered support in navigating the health care system and community resources for patients with complex healthcare needs. The Health Guide possesses a passion for health, wellness, and patient advocacy, as well as acts as a liaison between patients, the health care system, and community. Job Description Establishes trust and provides support to patients through their health care journey by outreach, advocacy, support, and education to develop self-management skills. Supports a proactive, multidisciplinary team approach directed toward prevention, education and health promotion. Documents sessions and progress via appropriate avenues. Collaborates with providers and other resources when necessary to arrange further care. Consults with other members of the healthcare team to solve problems and seek advice. Maintains patient privacy and confidential patient information. Participates in outreach/follow-up phone calls and visits. Shares questions and concerns with appropriate resources. Assists in the development of criteria to measure outcomes. Assists in the analysis of data for quality improvement, interprets results, identifies limitations and barriers and recommends alternatives. Possesses a strong allegiance to Sanford Health and its guiding values, self-motivation, resiliency, ability to build trusting relationships, community service experience, and strong technology savviness. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a healthcare related field. In lieu of education, leadership may consider 4 years of applicable experience. Experience in navigating a complex health care system (e.g., ambulatory, inpatient, etc.) as well as outside community resources and establishing relationships with key professionals in all areas. Valid Driver's License required. Must maintain a good driving record. Basic Life Support (BLS) may also be required based on facility needs. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.