Public Health Programs Navigator

La Paz County, Arizona
Now Hiring: Public Health Programs Navigator

Are you passionate about helping people access the services they need to live healthier lives? La Paz County is seeking a dedicated and service-minded Public Health Programs Navigator to support multiple divisions within our Health Department.

In this vital role, you’ll be the welcoming voice and face of Public Health—connecting community members to services, supporting clinics, coordinating front-desk operations, and assisting with essential programs such as immunizations, vital records, environmental health, and communicable disease monitoring.

This position is perfect for someone who cares deeply about community wellbeing and enjoys fast-paced, meaningful work. If you're ready to make a real impact on public health in La Paz County, we’d love to have you on our team.

Salary $16.73 – 24.75

Location Parker, AZ - Onsite – In-person

Job Type Full-time Non-Exempt

Organization La Paz County Department Health Department

Opening Date 12/12/25 Closing Date 1/1/26

Ideal Candidate

Compassionate & Community-Focused:
You enjoy interacting with the public, provide excellent customer service, and serve as a positive, knowledgeable resource for clients, families, and visitors.

Adaptable & Eager to Learn:
You thrive in a dynamic environment, quickly learn new programs such as immunizations, vital records, disease reporting, and state health platforms, and handle both routine tasks and urgent situations with professionalism.

Organized & Reliable:
You manage front-desk operations efficiently, maintain accurate records, support clinical functions, assist with events and outreach, and follow confidentiality and infection-control policies with great attention to detail.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Under indirect supervision of the Office Manager, is responsible for work of above average difficulty in providing assistance to various divisions of Public Health, including Administration, Nursing, Environmental Services, and Public Health HumanServices.

Essential Job Functions and Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clerical and primary front desk operations for the entire health department

• Provides a professional and friendly voice and face to the public

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Assists with clinics in office and county wide

• Must learn the immunization schedule within 6 months

• Administers food handlers tests

• Must learn Vital Records and certified within 6 months

• Must learn Vision Program

• Must learn reportable diseases in the state of Arizona and conduct communicable disease investigations and case monitoring

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional staff, co-workers, and patients

• Promote adherence to public health policy, such as immunization and food code standards

• Adhere to all confidentiality and infection control policies

• Answers the phone, takes messages, and forwards calls to appropriate divisions * Assists and arranges for services within all divisions

• Prepares clinic charts, data entry, and billing

• Responsible for data entry into various websites

• Able to use initiative and judgment in unusual and emergency situations, have flexibility and take direction

• Assists with occasional health fairs and expos

• Distributes fliers and promotional materials, attends events

• Proficiency in State of Arizona online platforms

• Other duties and training as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or GED Certificate

• Drivers License

• Willing to comply with required immunizations, TB testing, and screening

• CPR certification

• Pass a background check

• Ability to travel overnight

Supplemental Information

• Hourly Range: $16.73 – 24.75 (competitive salary based on qualifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and professional development opportunities. For information regarding benefits, click here (Download PDF reader).

Why Join La Paz County?

Working for La Paz County offers more than just a career—it’s a chance to make a difference in your community. You’ll join a dedicated team of professionals committed to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. The county also offers a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Pay: $16.73 - $24.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently or have you ever been employed by La Paz County?
• Are you in any way related to a current employee of La Paz County?
• Are you over the age of 18?
• Have you been convicted of a felony within the last seven (7) years?
• Do you certify that the information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that any false or misleading statements or omission of information may result in immediate removal from consideration of employment?
• Do you authorize investigation of all statements contained in or related to this application for employment by La Paz County, its employees, and agents and authorize disclosure of information contained in the application or discovered by investigation to La Paz County, my employing officer, agency, or department as provided by law?
• Do you hereby release from liability and agree to hold harmless under any and all possible causes of legal action, La Pa County, its officers, employees, and agents, as well as any present or former employer, educational institution, person, or legal entity, its officers, employees, or agents, for any statements, acts, or omissions made in the course of the investigation and release from liability shall apply to any right of action that might accrue to myself, my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives?
• If offered employment, do you understand that false, misleading, or omitted information given in my application or interview(s) may result in immediate discharge and is not subject to any grievance process and acknowledge that making false statements or omissions in connection with this application is a crime punishable as provided in Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25