Patient Navigator

Hourly Patient Navigator (10404)
DeKalb Public Health (DKPH)
North & Rotating Health Centers, DeKalb County, GA

Salary: $20.00 Hourly / Pay Grade TPW / Job Code T1001
Position Type: Part Time Hourly
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Participate in scheduled community outreach events providing prevention education, screening support, and navigation services in clinics, mobile units, and community-based settings throughout DeKalb County.
• Deliver patient-centered health education, prevention counseling, and referral support consistent with public health guidelines and established protocols.
• Assist with specimen collection and point-of-care screening activities following required training and certification.
• Support linkage to care and prevention services, including referrals to follow-up services, treatment programs, and preventive services.
• Prepare outreach materials, supplies, and documentation prior to events to ensure operational readiness.
• Utilize electronic data collection systems and/or paper documentation tools to accurately record outreach encounters and services provided.
• Collect, secure, process, and organize confidential records from outreach events and clinic locations in compliance with privacy, HIPAA, and data security requirements.
• Track service volumes, referrals, processed forms, and outreach metrics in accordance with program reporting standards.
• Conduct routine inventory audits of outreach supplies and report replenishment needs to supervisory staff.
• Operate county or program vehicles to support mobile outreach services; may be required to use personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Collaborate with supervisors, clinicians, data staff, prevention team members, and other public health personnel to achieve program objectives.
• Maintain readiness to work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as required for outreach events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support DeKalb Public Health programs and services.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in community outreach, patient navigation, healthcare support, public health, or related human services field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds, including close collaboration with members of the LGBTQ+ community without bias or prejudice.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required certifications and training related to public health screening, specimen collection, and outreach operations.
• Ability to provide basic health education, prevention information, and supportive counseling in accordance with public health guidelines.
• Experience with or ability to learn electronic data entry systems, tablets, and public health documentation tools.
• Ability to accurately complete, process, and maintain confidential paper and electronic records in compliance with privacy and data security requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate county or program vehicles as required.
• Ability to travel throughout DeKalb County to support outreach services.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary public health team.
• Ability to lift and carry outreach supplies and equipment weighing at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods during outreach events.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Experience working in a local health department, public health agency, or government-funded program.
• Experience in communicable disease prevention, sexual health, HIV/STI programs, or related public health initiatives.
• Experience providing patient navigation, case management, or care coordination services.
• Familiarity with mobile health services, community-based screening, and point-of-care…