| Location | Huntsville, TX |
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202600239S Title Coordinator V - Patient Navigator/Community Health Worker (Full-Time, Temporary) FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 19. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 07/01/2028. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Occupational Category Professional Department Dept of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 08/07/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related field. Minimum Five years of experience in healthcare, community outreach, patient services, or related field. Community Health Worker certification preferred. Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish preferred. Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification preferred or required within 12 months of hire (if applicable) as well as CPR/BLS certification. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs highly complex administrative and supervisory program work for the department of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine. Serves as a key member of the Mobile Health Unit (MHU) team, supporting the delivery of preventive health services through patient navigation, outreach, and care coordination. Responsible for facilitating access to care by assisting patients with eligibility determination, reducing barriers to services, coordinating referrals, and supporting engagement in preventive health programs. Operates in community-based settings and is essential to ensuring compliance with grant requirements, achieving program performance measures, and improving access to healthcare services for underserved populations.
This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 07/01/2028. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Primary Responsibilities
Conducts eligibility screening and assist patients with enrollment in applicable health programs and services. Coordinates patient referrals to clinical providers, diagnostic services, and community resources. Provides follow-up support to ensure continuity of care and completion of recommended services. Maintains accurate documentation of patient interactions in accordance with institutional and grant requirements. Assists with appointment scheduling, reminders, and patient communication to support service utilization. Plans and implements outreach activities to promote awareness of Mobile Health Unit services. Identifies and engage underserved populations, including individuals with limited access to preventive health services. Establishes and maintains relationships with community partners, host sites, and local organizations. Supports development and implementation of outreach and engagement strategies aligned with program goals. Participates in community events, screenings, and educational activities as assigned. Collects and reports program data related to patient navigation, outreach, and service utilization. Ensures compliance with applicable policies, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), institutional procedures, and grant requirements. Participates in required training, program evaluation, and quality improvement activities. Assists in the implementation of program workflows and operational plans. Supports grant reporting and audit readiness activities as needed. Identifies barriers to care, including social determinants of health (e.g., transportation, financial, access issues). Provides information and referrals to community and social service resources. Advocates on behalf of patients to support timely access to services. Promotes responsive and patient-centered engagement practices. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
This position is located in Conroe, Tx at the Medical School facility. Will require travel to locations in the eastern region of Texas.
Full Time Part Time Full Time Temporary Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48171
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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