The Patient Advocate at Health Center 10 will assist with a variety of projects. Primarily, the member will coordinate the health center's prescription assistance program, connecting patients with free or low-cost prescription medications. The member will also assist with a community health screening initiative, where patients are screened for health-related factors and provided with referrals for assistance.

The purpose of this position is to connect patients in need to critical resources, whether it is free prescription medications, utility bill assistance, or nutrition support. The member will assist patients who are uninsured in applying for free medications through pharmaceutical prescription assistance programs. The member will work with patients to determine their eligibility and complete the appropriate application. Additionally, they will call in for refills routinely and re-enroll patients on an annual basis. The member will also conduct community health surveys to a target patient population and provide information on available resources. This may include assisting with applications for available support programs related to food and utilities.

• 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