Bilingual Health Navigation Specialist
Legacy Community Health
Houston, TX
Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
- $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
- Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
- Subsidized Gym Membership
- And much more!
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Location: Legacy Montrose - 1415 California St. Houston, TX 77006
Bilingual Health Navigation Specialist - Job Overview
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM) | Occasional Saturdays
At Legacy Community Health, we're all about building bridges to better health and creating stronger communities. As a Bilingual Health Navigation Specialist, you're not just joining a team—you're joining a family dedicated to guiding community members and patients through their healthcare journey.
- Role Highlights: You'll be the vital link between patients and their healthcare needs, ensuring they access and stay engaged in medical care.
- Impact: You'll play a key role in HIV prevention and treatment by partnering with Legacy Pharmacy, truly making a difference.
- Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand as part of an integrated clinical care team to provide comprehensive support.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy the benefits of mentorship and personal development programs designed to help you grow.
- Mission-Driven: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement engaging health education programming in both individual and group settings to enhance patient knowledge and wellness.
- Utilize techniques such as motivational interviewing and disease self-management to support patient health goals.
- Provide information, referrals, and assistance for linkage to services, promoting patient independence and health.
- Conduct point-of-care testing for HIV and other conditions in community and clinic settings.
- Contribute to the development of innovative health education programs that make a difference.
- Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary clinic and care team, where teamwork is key.
- Perform brief assessments of patient needs and readiness for health behavior change.
- Establish and maintain referral processes and community networks.
- Document all patient services in electronic health records and data systems with precision and care.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
- Performing point-of-care testing to clients in a clinical or community setting.
- Demonstrated actions and activities with respect to HIV care and prevention.
- Provides examples of performing education to clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Phlebotomy trained preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
- Knowledge of word/excel and other computer programs.
About Legacy Community Health
As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:
Approachable & Collaborative
We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.
Driven & Committed
We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.
Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators
We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.
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