Community Care Navigator – Access To Health

McLeod Health

. Maintain a professional image and exhibit excellent customer relations .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeManning • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in care coordination, community outreach, and patient advocacy, with a strong focus on cultural competency and effective communication. Proficient in navigating healthcare resources and addressing the social drivers of health for diverse populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Health Worker Core Competency CertificationKnowledge Of Medical TerminologyStrong Knowledge Of Community ResourcesExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Care CoordinationPatient AdvocacyHealth EducationCommunity OutreachBasic Computer SkillsEMR DocumentationCultural CompetencySocial SupportHealth Goal SettingAccess To Healthcare Services

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsMotivational SupportTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkEffective Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelEMR Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationCommunity Health Worker Core Competency Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient NavigationSocial Drivers Of HealthCulturally Sensitive Health InformationCommunity HealthHealthcare Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a professional image and exhibit excellent customer relations
Coordinate access to health care services and provider referrals for low-income uninsured or underinsured clients
Assess social drivers of health and facilitate access to care by reducing or resolving barriers
Provide care coordination, community outreach, education, navigation, and support services
Establish medical homes for primary care and help prevent unnecessary emergency room visits
Arrange medical appointments and connect patients with services, programs, and organizations
Address medical, psychosocial, and behavioral needs
Establish trusting relationships through home, physician office, community, and virtual visits
Help patients and families access community services and healthcare resources
Provide culturally sensitive health information and promote healthy behaviors and disease prevention
Offer social support and informal counseling, helping individuals set and achieve health goals
Conduct home visits and attend community meetings and events
Act as a patient advocate and liaise with healthcare providers
Maintain communication through phone calls and home visits to ensure follow-up care
Record patient interactions and care management information in EMR within specified timeframes
Provide emotional support, encouragement, and motivation to patients

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Willing to obtain BLS
Community Health Worker Core Competency Certification within first year of hire
Strong knowledge of community resources and services
Ability to work with diverse populations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Excel
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Comfortable working in various community settings
Demonstrated commitment to improving community health
Cultural competency and sensitivity
Knowledge of medical terminology required
Effective professional verbal communication and documentation skills
Must use own car for travel to remote sites, often in rural, isolated areas, with proof of current auto insurance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Employer-sponsored BLS opportunity (willing to obtain)
Community Health Worker Core Competency Certification opportunity within first year of hire