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.
Foreign Medical Graduate/International Medical Graduate - Spanish Required
JASA - 3.4
Yonkers, NY Job Details Full-time $66,300 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Case documentation in social services Spanish Electronic health records (EHR) management Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Disease management patient education Medication adherence support English Medication history review Clinical documentation Patient family and caregiver education Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Computer skills Social work care coordination Caregiving skills training Full Job Description About us JASA is the go-to agency serving older adults in New York City, providing critical services to over 40,000 people annually. Founded 50+ years ago, JASA is a leading expert and innovator in aging services that recognizes the diversity among the aging population and honors older adults as vital members of society. JASA's life-changing support services, interventions and partnerships promote aging with a purpose and provide autonomy for older adults to remain in their homes and communities. JASA operates ten affordable housing properties, is a licensed home care agency and offers a breadth of integrative services citywide spanning free legal services, health and mental health services, home- delivered meals, social programming at senior centers and community trainings on elder abuse, peer health support, caregiver assistance and more.
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE
GUIDE Care Navigator -
International Medical Graduate STATUS:
Exempt//Full-Time
DEPARTMENT
Health Services
LOCATION
Montefiore Medical Center General Responsibilities The
JASA GUIDE
Care Navigator supports the delivery of Montefiore's Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) program in the community as part of a partnership with JASA. The Care Navigator works with traditional Medicare beneficiaries living with dementia and their caregivers to provide comprehensive care navigation, coordination, education, community referrals, and access to respite care. Working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Care Navigator helps participants and caregivers navigate medical and social service systems and maintain quality of life in the community. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Conduct outreach, enroll eligible beneficiaries, and support ongoing program participation. Complete comprehensive assessments and assist in developing and updating individualized care plans. Provide ongoing care navigation, care coordination, and intensive disease management education. Conduct medication reviews, identify potential medication concerns or barriers, and communicate findings to the clinical team. Educate and support caregivers regarding dementia progression, symptom management, medication adherence, safety, and available resources. Coordinate medical, behavioral health, social service, and community-based supports. Connect participants and caregivers with benefits, home care, respite care, transportation, caregiver support, and other needed services. Conduct home visits and provide services by telephone, virtually, and in clinical or community settings. Monitor participant and caregiver needs and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the interdisciplinary team. Maintain timely and accurate documentation and support program reporting and quality improvement activities. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, supervision, and required trainings. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications International medical graduate. Fluent in English and Spanish. Strong clinical knowledge and ability to conduct medication reviews and provide intensive disease management education and caregiver support. Experience working with older adults, individuals living with dementia, caregivers, or individuals with complex medical and social needs preferred. Strong assessment, care coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability and willingness to conduct home visits throughout the service area (Bronx and Westchester). Strong organizational and documentation skills. Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications.
