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Community Health Navigator

St Bernardine Medical Center San Bernardino, California
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The posted compensation range of $24.59 - $33.81 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-404650 Employment Type PRN Department Mission Services Hours/Pay Period 8 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Varied Based On Needs (8:00am-5:00pm) Remote No Category Population Health
Overview

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute an award-winning orthopedics program surgical weight loss and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 


Responsibilities

The Community Health Navigator at St. Bernardine Medical Center plays a vital role in patient/client advocacy, care coordination, and community resource navigation. This position supports uninsured individuals, inpatients, and community members within vulnerable populations by guiding them through the healthcare system and ensuring access to essential medical, social services, and community outreach programs. The Community Health Navigator provides follow-up support and works to connect individuals with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), low-cost and free clinics, and other critical resources to promote ongoing healthcare access.

This role focuses on building relationships, solving problems, and educating patients/clients on self-navigation within the healthcare system and community outreach programs. By providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education support, the Community Health Navigator helps manage their health and improve their overall quality of life. While this position does not provide clinical care or replace the expertise of medical professionals, it is essential in reducing healthcare disparities, supporting patient empowerment, and advancing St. Bernardine Medical Center’s mission, core values, and strategic initiatives.


Qualifications
  • Associate Degree, preferable in a healthcare related field preferred
  • Experience in a healthcare setting working with patients, healthcare services, medical groups, and payers is required.
  • Ability to use Google Office Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Access).
  • Demonstrate ability to navigate the internet and Windows-based software applications.
  • Able to provide culturally appropriate service.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with patients staff community agencies and community members.
  • Knowledge of healthcare payors, medical groups and services.
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual Spanish speaker with ability to read and write Spanish preferred/\.
  • Valid California Drivers License in good standing required.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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