Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
The Street Medicine – Scope Care Navigator is a hybrid social support role that conducts telephonic intakes and assessments with patients. This person will support patients experiencing homelessness in our Street Medicine program and will also cover inbound and outbound queues for Scope, conducting pre-visit assessments. The role is a critical first point of contact, by phone and, as needed, for individuals in encampments, shelters, and other community settings. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- 2+ years in case management, social work, care coordination, call center operations, community outreach, or a related patient-facing healthcare or social services role
- Lived experience or significant experience working with underserved populations
- Familiarity with community resources, public health programs, and social services in the area
- Working knowledge of basic health assessment concepts (health history, common chronic conditions, medication basics) sufficient to conduct a structured health intake
- Familiarity with social determinants of health and community resource navigation (housing, benefits, behavioral health, substance use services)
More about this role
Akido builds AI-powered doctors . Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.
Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.
Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B . More info at Akidolabs.com .
The Street Medicine – Scope Care Navigator is a hybrid social support role that conducts telephonic intakes and assessments with patients. This person will support patients experiencing homelessness in our Street Medicine program and will also cover inbound and outbound queues for Scope, conducting pre-visit assessments. The role is a critical first point of contact, by phone and, as needed, for individuals in encampments, shelters, and other community settings....
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