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Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options https://www.partnersinprimarycare.com/accessibility-resources
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CenterWell
Integrated Care Coach
Career Insights for Patient Advocate / Navigator
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What they do
A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
$46,294 / year median in Florida
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- Become a part of our caring community
- The Care Coach provides proactive, patient centered care coordination and social needs support for the highest risk top 5% patient membership.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- The Care Coach coordinates care across health and social service systems, serving as patient advocates and clinical supports, including but not limited to: +
Clinical Screening & Escalation:
- Conduct structured patient interviews and collect health-related information (e.g. medication regimen and barriers to adherence, social barriers, functional status.) Document and share findings with providers. +
Outreach and Home Visits:
- Perform home visits to observe living conditions, identify safety concerns, and review environmental or social factors impacting engagement. +
- Social Needs support:
- Identify barriers to care, address immediate social stressors, and connect patients with appropriate community-based resources. +
Chronic Disease Education:
- Deliver culturally appropriate education using approved materials to reinforce provider and pharmacist recommendations for chronic disease management. +
Care Coordination:
- Serve as a liaison between patients, primary care, specialists, pharmacies, home health, and community providers. Support care transitions, coordinate follow-up, and facilitate communication across care settings to close care gaps. Partner closely with the primary care provider to create care plans and priority action items. +
- Post‑Hospital and Emergency Department Follow‑Up
- : Conduct timely follow-up after hospitalizations and emergency department visits to support safe transitions. Review discharge instructions, schedule/confirm follow-up appointments, verify patient reported medications and escalate discrepancies to providers. +
Community Engagement:
- Encourage and support patient connection to community-based programs that reinforce health goals, including initial engagement when appropriate. +
Cultural Competence:
- Deliver patient centered, culturally sensitive care that respects patients' beliefs, preferences, and social context. + Develop a holistic understanding of patient needs via a 5Ms framework (What
- M•atters Most, •M•ind (Mentation), •M•obility, •M•edications, •M•ulti-complexity) and identify barriers impacting health outcomes.
- Required Qualifications
- + Healthcare professional with 3+ years of Ambulatory, Primary Care, or Senior‑Care experience with direct patient care +
- Bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to read/write/speak in both languages
- + Ability to discuss chronic conditions and reinforce medication instructions + Comfortability to regularly conduct home visits and community-based outreach + Demonstrated experience in patient education, care coordination, and social support of high-risk or geriatric populations
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Active Unrestricted LPN/LVN license or MA Certification + Licensed or Unlicensed Medical professional with equivalent foreign Registered Nurse (RN) or Physician license + Experience in care coordination, case management, population health and/or value-based care models + Experience conducting post-hospital/ED follow up with appropriate escalation + Familiarity with Medicaid, Long-term Care, and HCBS programs + Experience working with seniors and medically complex populations + Prior home visit experience and knowledge of field safety practices •Use your skills to make an impact•This role has a mobile presence, involving travel to patients' homes, healthcare facilities, community-based settings, and assigned clinics.
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Workstyle:
Combination of clinic-based and field work +Location:
Must reside in designated market area +Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; overtime may be requiredTB Statement:
- This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Driving Statement:
- This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance.
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 40 •Pay Range•The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting.
- Description of Benefits
- Humana, Inc.
- About Us
About Conviva Senior Primary Care:
Conviva Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. As part of Humana's Primary Care Organization, which includes CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Conviva's innovative, value-based approach means each patient gets the best care, when needed most, and for the lowest cost. We go beyond physical health - addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and financial needs that can impact our patients' well-being. About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE:
HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com. - Equal Opportunity Employer
- It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options https://www.partnersinprimarycare.com/accessibility-resources