Health Guide

• Careers With Purpose
• 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.

• Facility:

• 501 Place Bldg

• Location:

• Fargo, ND

• Address:

• 501 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

• Shift:

• Day

• Job Schedule:

• Full time

• Weekly Hours:

• 40.00

• Salary Range:

• $19.00 - $30.50
• Job 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. 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.

• Benefits
• Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

• Req Number:

• R-0258183

• Job Function:

• Customer Support Services

• Featured:

• No