Position Status
Open
Site
Philadelphia
NHC Position Type
Patient Navigator
Position Summary
The Patient Advocate at health center 6 will assist with a variety of projects. Primarily, the member will run the health center's prescription assistance program, connecting low-income
and uninsured patients with free or low-cost prescription medications. The member will also assist with our RPM (remote physiological monitoring) program. This program enables patients
to take their blood pressures at home and send the readings directly to their electronic health records. Lastly, the member will assist with Social Determinants of Health screening initiative. With this initiative, patients are screened for social determinants of health factors and provided with referrals for assistance.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Screening patients for health concerns and eligibility.
Completing and submitting patient applications for social services and medication assistance programs.
Inputting received medications into database/stockroom.
Following up with companies to verify application status.
Requesting medication refills for patients already enrolled.
Requires Personal Vehicle
No