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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number NONAC3232

Job Title Perinatal Patient Navigator

Position Title Perinatal Patient Navigator

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies 2

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department Center for Maternal Health Equity

Position Summary

Center for Maternal Health Equity ( CMHE )

Mission: To pursue equity in maternal health by reducing maternal morbidity and mortality locally, nationally, and globally by building and strengthening community-academic partnerships, developing a competitive translational research program, and offering interdisciplinary and professional training.

Vision: To have ‘healthier mothers, healthier children, and healthier families’ by advancing science as it relates to women’s health and building bridges for community engagement and advocacy.

Community-Based Perinatal Patient Navigator

The goal of the Community Based Perinatal Patient Navigator (CB- PPN ) is to navigate birthing individuals through Georgia’s healthcare system. A Patient Navigator’s role is to help remove any barriers to care the patient may encounter by identifying critical resources for patients, helping them navigate through the healthcare system, and promoting positive health outcomes for patients. The CB- PPN will engage patients, create a trusting relationship, navigate patients to appointments, and closely communicate with a patient’s entire care team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience:Exposure to issues of maternal morbidity and mortality

Participant of the CB- PPN Cohort

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to act as a bridge and educator between patients and their healthcare teams

• Strong customer or patient service skills

• Knowledge of maternal health issues in Georgia

• Ability to provide Culturally Based Communication and Care

• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask

• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications, including MS Office and Excel

• Strong time management, organizational, and planning skills

• Ability to work evenings and weekends, if needed

  Closing Date

  Open Until Filled No

  Special Instructions to Applicants

  Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/19844

  EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your salary requirement

• • Were you a participant of the CB-PPN 1st Cohort?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference 1

• Letter of Reference 2

• Letter of Reference 3