Community Health Worker - Remote

Overview

We are searching for a Community Health Worker to join the team! As a Community Health Worker, you will work closely with the physician organization, medical providers, primary care teams, and social services agencies to provide short-term care coordination related to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs.

In Short

• Conducts outreach to targeted patient population to identify community resource needs.
• Conducts SDOH screenings on patients.
• Assists patients in identifying socio-economic issues that affect their overall health.
• Documents all patient encounters and maintains comprehensive electronic patient files.
• Facilitates communication and coordinates services between providers and patients.
• Provides appropriate billing code for services provided.
• Creates and maintains a comprehensive community resource database.
• Participates in care team meetings and contributes to the patient plan of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CHW certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• 1 year experience relevant to position and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and community skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care plans.
• Ability to communicate medical information to patients over the phone.
• Skill in use of personal computer and related software applications.
• Creative and analytical thinking.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work closely with a diverse community.
• Engagement in meaningful work that impacts patient health.
• Collaboration with healthcare professionals and social services.